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More than 10 feared dead as stampede breaks out at Maha Kumbh , Akharas plan 'Amrit Snan' in smaller scale

According to the officer on Special Duty for the Mela, Akanksha Rana, said that people got injured after a barrier broke at the Sangam.

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Jasleen Kaur Gulati -- January 29th 2025 08:24 AM -- Updated: January 29th 2025 12:02 PM
More than 10 feared dead as stampede breaks out at Maha Kumbh , Akharas plan 'Amrit Snan' in smaller scale

More than 10 feared dead as stampede breaks out at Maha Kumbh , Akharas plan 'Amrit Snan' in smaller scale

PTC News Desk: A massive stampede like situation broke out at the Sangam on Wednesday morning during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela with multiple casualties feared.


Earlier, in view of the situation, the Akharas called off their traditional ‘Amrit Snan’ for Mauni Amavasya. However later  Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad president Ravindra Puri said that Akharas will go ahead with the snan as planned  but in smaller scale. 

"Crores of people came in the morning. We tried to postpone the morning bath today. But now the crowd has reduced. The places where we had to take the holy dip are being cleared. We will take a holy dip. There will be a procession of all the Akharas. It will not be a big procession, but a rally will take place on a small scale," he said.

According to the officer on Special Duty for the Mela, Akanksha Rana, said that people got injured after a barrier broke at the Sangam.

The Prime Minister on Wednesday spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the second time in an hour after a stampede-like situation in the ongoing Mahakumbh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also spoken to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath following the incident at the Sangam during the Mauni Amavasya celebrations at the Mahakumbh Mela. He also assured him of full support from the Centre.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed to devotees to not take a dip at the ghat nearest to Maa Ganga instead of attempting to go towards Sangam. He also appealed to the devotees follow the administration's instructions and cooperate in maintaining order. He also asked devotees not to pay attention to any rumours.

- PTC NEWS

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