Maha Kumbh Stampede Highlights: 30 Devotees Killed, 60 Injured; CM Yogi Announces Judicial Probe

Maha Kumbh Stampede: During the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, a stampede occurred after a barrier broke, resulting in multiple injuries.

Background

Several people were injured after a stampede broke out at the Maha Kumbh in UP's Prayagraj on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. According to sources, at least 50 people were rushed to the hospita...

21:35 PM (IST)  •  29 Jan 2025

Maha Kumbh Stampede LIVE: CM Yogi Adityanath Announces Judicial Probe, Rs 25 Lakh Ex Gratia

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered a judicial inquiry to find the reasons that led to the stampede at the Maha Kumbh, killing 30 people and leaving 60 injured. He also announced an ex gratia of Rs 25 lakh each for the kin of the deceased.

19:58 PM (IST)  •  29 Jan 2025

Maha Kumbh Stampede LIVE: More Than 6.99 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip On Mauni Amavasya

More than 6.99 crore devotees have taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam today on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. Over 19.94 crore people have performed snan as of January 28.

19:43 PM (IST)  •  29 Jan 2025

Maha Kumbh Stampede LIVE: CM Yogi Says 'Been In Constant Touch With Admin, All Arrangements Made'

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences over the Maha Kumbh stampede and said, "The incident is heart-wrenching. We express our deepest condolences to all those families who lost their loved ones. We have been in constant touch with the administration since last night. The Mela Authority, Police, Administration, NDRF, SDRF and all other arrangements that could be made have been deployed there."

#WATCH | On Mahakumbh stampede, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says "The incident is heart-wrenching. We express our deepest condolences to all those families who lost their loved ones. We have been in constant touch with the administration since last night. The Mela Authority,… pic.twitter.com/3dsSeVxmOg

— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2025

19:39 PM (IST)  •  29 Jan 2025

Maha Kumbh LIVE: Congress' Supriya Shrinate Alleges 'Mismanagement Due To VIP Culture' Caused Stampede

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate alleged that "mismanagement due to VIP culture" is the reason for the stampede at Maha Kumbh that killed at least 30 people.

"Mismanagement due to VIP culture is the reason why the stampede took place. This VIP culture at Maha Kumbh must end. People go there to offer prayers, but this VIP culture creates problems for the common man," she alleged.

19:11 PM (IST)  •  29 Jan 2025

Maha Kumbh Stampede LIVE: 30 Devotees Killed, 60 Injured Says, UP Police

A total of 30 people have lost their lives in the tragic Maha Kumbh stampede, with 25 victims identified so far. As many as 60 devotees have sustained injuries in the incident.