Stampede Breaks Out At Mahakumbh, Casualties Feared - How It Happened
Date
1/28/2025 8:17:45 PM
(MENAFN- Live Mint) A 'stampede-like' situation broke out at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in the early hours today, Janaury 29, leading to some people being injured.
The Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya is the most significant ritual of the Maha Kumbh and is expected to draw around 10 crore pilgrims.
Mahakumbh Stampede Live Updates Here's what happened
Speaking on the reports of the stampede at the Mahakumbh, Special Executive Officer Akanksha Rana told reporters, "On the Sangam routes, a stampede-like situation arose after some barriers broke. Some people have been injured. They are under treatment. It is not a serious situation..."
A seer while speaking to reporter claimed, "Some 'Devta' of the Panchayati Mahanirvani went ahead. The situation did not seem to be suitable because of the large crowd. So the Akhara has stopped the 'Snan' for the Mahamandaleshwars..."
Mahakumbh stampede: Eyewitness recalls the terrifying moment, 'Somehow stood up, saved my parents...'
An eyewitness and social media content creator from Prayagraj, Vivek Mishra recalled the terrifying moments during the chaos.
He said,“The incident happened around 2.30 am when large number of devotees reached at the Sangam banks. The problem was mainly due to the fact crowd had no idea where to go after bathing. These people were carrying heavy luggage on their head. There were large number of iron dustbins that could not be seen by pilgrims. A few people fell as they lost balance. Their luggage could be seen all over the area.”
He added, "I also fell as my feet got stuck in one of the dustbins. Lost my shoes. I was left barefoot. I sustained injury on my feet. I somehow stood up and saved my parents and another woman who were all lying on the ground. It was then youngsters in the crowd started pushing others. It was this situation that led to stampede. I cannot describe what I saw at the ground zero."
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