North News
Prayagraj(UP), January 29
At least ten dead, several people were injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj early Wednesday as pilgrims rushed to take a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya, prompting Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to appeal for calm.
The incident occurred between 1 am and 2 am when devotees attempted to breach barricades. Adityanath, in a televised address, confirmed that the injured had been admitted to hospitals and urged people to avoid rumors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah monitored the situation, with Modi making multiple calls to assess the response. Officials estimate nine to ten crore pilgrims are currently present at various ghats for the ritual bath.
While the chief minister did not confirm casualties, media reports said at least 10 people were killed and many injured.
The UP Chief Minister urged devotees to take a holy dip at the nearest Ganga ghat and avoid heading towards Sangam Nose. “Please follow the administration’s instructions and cooperate to maintain order. Pilgrims are bathing peacefully at all the ghats of Sangam. Do not heed any rumours,” he said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
