Mahakumbh Stampede Highlights: The stampede that took place at the Sangam in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Wednesday amid Mauni Amavasya ‘Amrit Snan’ claimed that lives of at least 30 people.
Mahakumbh Stampede Highlights: Over 30 people died, while 60 were injured after a stampede-like incident occurred at Mahakumbh mela being held in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, Mahakumbh DIG Vaibhav Krishna said on Wednesday
The stampede took place at the Sangam in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Wednesday as large crowds thronged the ghats for a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh.
Meanwhile, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered an investigation by the judicial commission into the stampede incident. He said that a separate probe will also be done to look into police lapses.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah called up Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath to take stock of the situation.
Opposition hit out at the Centre over the stampede, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge blaming “half-baked” arrangements and “paying more attention to self-promotion”. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav demanded that those responsible for falsely claiming a “world-class system” at the event take moral responsibility for the tragedy and step down from their positions.