Maha Kumbh stampede: Traffic curbs helped contain chaos but left many stranded

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Hundreds of pilgrims were left stranded without transportation, food, or shelter after a stampede at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj caused chaos. Traffic curbs and overcrowded roads compounded the situation, leading many to sleep in the open and go without meals for extended periods.

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Published on January 29, 2025 -  08:52
Maha Kumbh Stampede: 30 Dead, Many Injured | 'Avoid Sangam Nose' - Watch CM Yogi Adityanath's Appeal
Following the tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a crucial safety warning for pilgrims. He urged devotees to avoid the crowded and highly sacred Sangam Nose, the point where the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers meet. Watch this video for all the details on the warning and the latest updates on the safety measures in place. #YogiAdityanath #MahaKumbhMela #SangamNose #StampedeWarning #KumbhMela2025 #PilgrimSafety #Sangam #MahaKumbh2025 #UttarPradesh #KumbhMelaSafety ~PR.274~ED.194~HT.336~GR.124~

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Metropolis in Uttar Pradesh, India
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