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Mauni Amavasya 'Amrit Snan' Called Off After Near-Stampede at Maha Kumbh | LIVE
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A stampede broke out at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday, causing some injuries and several people feared dead. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath three times since the incident, which has caused panic and tension among the devotees. Rescue operations are ongoing.
On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, over 80 to 100 million people are expected to gather at the Sangam Ghats. The officer mentioned that the incident occurred after some barriers in the area broke, leading to injuries. However, the injured were taken to the hospital for treatment, and it was reiterated that the situation is not serious.
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09:43 IST, January 29th 2025
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‘Crowd Had No Idea Where to Go..,’ Eyewitness Recounts
According to an eyewitness, the stampede took place around 2:30 am when a large number of devotees reached the Sangam banks.
“The problem was mainly due to the fact that the crowd had no idea where to go after bathing. These people were carrying heavy luggage on their heads. There were a large number of iron dustbins that pilgrims could not see. A few people fell as they lost balance. Their luggage could be seen all over the area,” the eyewitness said.
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Updated 09:46 IST, January 29th 2025