New Delhi: At least 30 people lost their lives and more than 100 were injured in a stampede at the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
According to a statement by Kashmir Media Service, the incident occurred as a vast crowd gathered for Muni Amavasya, a significant day for Hindus, to bathe at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers. The stampede began when the crowd surged forward, breaking through barriers and causing chaos.
Witnesses reported that devotees, eager to reach the river, pushed forward, leading to trampling and suffocation. Videos and photos from the scene depicted scattered belongings and bodies amid the debris on the riverbank. Concerns have been raised that the death toll might increase given the number of injured.
The incident echoes a tragic event from 1954 when over 400 people were killed in a similar stampede at the Kumbh Mela.
Political leaders have criticized the Uttar Pradesh administration. Opposition figures, including Congress leader Poon Khera and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, have called out Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, labeling the incident as a failure of governance. They demand that future festival arrangements be managed by a more effective team.
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