On Mauni Amavasya, devotees flocked to the banks of Sangam for a holy dip. The situation became a stampede due to the rush, and many were injured.
Deaths from the stampede
Media reports prima facie indicate that there have been deaths from the stampede, but the fair administration has yet to confirm the number of dead. The Mahakumbh Mela administration is currently watching the situation. The Akhara Parishad has cancelled Amrit Snan in this context. The injured are being treated at the hospital.
What direction did PM Modi give to the CM?
UP has something to say to Delhi about the stampede during Mauni Amavasya at the Mahakumbh Mela. In the meantime, PM Modi has telephoned CM Yogi. He surveyed the situation in Sangam city and issued directions for immediate help. For the whole news, click below.
प्रयागराज: महाकुंभ के संगम तट पर भगदड़ के बाद की तस्वीरें-2 pic.twitter.com/s73o06XFS2
— Shivam Yadav (@Shivam28Y1) January 28, 2025
Do not gather; appeal to fair officials.
The fair officer issued crucial orders to many devotees who gathered in Mahakum. According to fair officials, talks are being held with all Akharas. The timing for Amrit Snan could be decided soon. We want the Akharas to take a bath and are making arrangements for that.
Now, devotees’ entry into Mahakumbh is closed.
Entry to the city’s outskirts is restricted, so a crowd diversion plan has been implemented for the Mahakumbh Mela. New guests are not allowed to enter the fair at present. Vehicles and pedestrians have been stopped on the outskirts of the city. Efforts are underway to normalize the situation.
Green corridors were established to take injured persons to hospitals.
A stampede broke out in Sangam Ghat, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Reports say thousands of devotees came to take the holy dip in the Ganga on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya when this unfortunate incident occurred. Many people are likely to be injured due to the commotion. A green corridor for the ambulances was set up at the ghat. After that, the injured were pulled out and taken to the hospital. Several people injured in the stampede are being treated there.
Get to know the background of the stampede during the Mahakumbh.
The area of the Mahakumbh Mela was so packed that some ladies began to choke, which caused a chain reaction of them collapsing. As a result, the barricade fell, and within no time, the stampede happened. Reports suggest that around 20 to 25 injuries were caused in the pandemonium. Thankfully, no deaths have been reported till now. All the affected are under medical care.
Amrit Snancancelledd tod; the decision was taken after the stampede:
There is significant news about today’s bathing festival of Mauni Amavasya in Mahakumbh. The Akharas’ Amrit Snan for Mauni Amavasya has been cancelled. The Amrit Snan event was cancelled following the stampede in the Sangam area. None of the Akharas will take part in the bath today. The Akharae also called off their procession and returned to the camps. Akhara Parishad President Mahant Ravindra Puri informed us of this.