Mayhem at Mahakumbh: Ocean of humanity turns deadly on most auspicious day
Photographs from Prayagraj show stampede that killed many on most auspicious day of mass gathering
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Published 29.01.25, 10:09 AM
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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 Wednesday (All images from PTI)
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Multiple casualties were feared after a "stampede-like" situation broke out at the Sangam on Wednesday amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh, as millions of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya, officials said
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An injured devotee
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Ambulance arranged for injured devotees at Prayagraj
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A stranded devotee, seen after a stampede occurred at Sangam on 'Mauni Amavasya'
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Belongings of devotees, seen lying on the ground after the stampede
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Rescue operation underway after the stampede occurred
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Devotees seen climbing a barrier on 'Mauni Amavasya'
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A police official manages a crowd of devotees after the stampede
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A family member of one of the injured devotees after a stampede
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Sadhus of Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani return without doing their ‘snan’ (holy dip) after the stampede