'A surge of young men tore through crowd, trampling devotees'

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on January 29, 2025
A deadly stampede at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj occurred early Wednesday, resulting in 30 deaths, mostly women. Thousands of pilgrims were caught in a sudden, uncontrollable surge. Survivors recounted chaos and insufficient police control, leading to horrific scenes of people being trampled. Many abandoned their pilgrimage after the...

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Kumbh Mela

Hindu pilgrimage and festival in India
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has expressed concerns over the arrangements at the Maha Kumbh event and accused the BJP government of not doing enough to..
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Lok Sabha witnessed chaos after PM Modi's statement on Maha Kumbh, as Rahul Gandhi was denied permission to speak. The opposition protested, leading to..
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The home ministry stated it does not maintain data on fatalities and injuries from the stampede at Maha Kumbh mela, as such incidents fall under state..
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The home ministry did not share information on fatalities and injuries from the Maha Kumbh mela stampede in Prayagraj. They stated that it is a state subject...
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Prayagraj

Metropolis in Uttar Pradesh, India
Minister Nityanand Rai informed Parliament that there is no central data on casualties during the Maha Kumbh Mela stampede in Prayagraj, as religious..
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Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi for not expressing condolences for the Maha Kumbh stampede victims during his Lok Sabha address. He also highlighted employment..
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh 2025 as a significant milestone for India during his address to the Lok Sabha. He credited the people..
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