Stampede At Maha Kumbh Leads To Mayhem On Mauni Amavasya — In Pics

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.

Injured devotees being brought to a hospital after a stampede occurred at Sangam on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing 'Maha Kumbh Mela' festival, in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025.

Devotees are seen after a stampede occurred at Sangam on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing 'Maha Kumbh Mela' festival, in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025. Several casualties have allegedly been reported in the stampede.

Devotees climb a barrier on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing 'Maha Kumbh Mela' festival, in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025

Bags and other belongings lying at the scene after a stampede occurred at Sangam on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing 'Maha Kumbh Mela' festival, in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025.

Injured devotees being brought to a hospital after a stampede occurred at Sangam on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing 'Maha Kumbh Mela' festival, in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025

Devotees are seen after a stampede occurred at Sangam on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing 'Maha Kumbh Mela' festival, in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025.

A stranded devotee is seen after a stampede occurred at Sangam on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing 'Maha Kumbh Mela' festival, in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025.

Devotees are seen after a stampede occurred at Sangam on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing 'Maha Kumbh Mela' festival, in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025.

: Injured devotees being brought to a hospital after a stampede occurred at Sangam on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing 'Maha Kumbh Mela' festival, in Prayagraj onJanuary 29, 2025.