Prayagraj: Prayagraj Police on Wednesday informed that at least 90 devotees were injured in a stampede at Mahakumbh festival whereas 30 have lost their lives, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
The stampede occurred in the Brahm Mahurat at the Mahakumbh between 1 to 2 AM when devotees reached at Sangam Nose to take a holy dip for Amrit Snan ahead of Mauni Amavasya.
Maha Kumbh Stampede: Addressing a presser, DIG Maha Kumbh, Vaibhav Krishna says, on Wednesday that “30 people have lost their lives, 90 injured in the incident that took place between 1-2 AM. #Prayagraj #MahakumbhStampede #MahaKumbh2025 #PrayagrajMahakumbh @prayagraj_pol… pic.twitter.com/i0rw9Sqf0M
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Addressing a Press Conference, DIG Mahakumbh, Vaibhav Krishna said, “30 people have lost their lives in the Maha Kumbh stampede that took place between 1-2 AM.
25 people have been identified and the identification of the remaining 5 is being done.”
According to eyewitnesses, the stampede happened all of a sudden by a surge of pilgrims eager to take part in the holy dip at 3 AM, the start of the auspicious hour.
Several devotees were reportedly pushing to reach the Sangam, leading to the chaos.
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The traditional Amrit Snan by the akharas was postponed following the stampede but resumed in the afternoon.
Around 2 AM, the sound of ambulances and police vehicles rushing to the scene was heard through the chants and mantras echoing across the Mela.
The injured were taken to a central hospital set up at the venue, where their relatives arrived to be by their side. Senior officials were also seen at the hospital, coordinating rescue and relief efforts.
