Photos emerge from stampede site at Maha Kumbh as devotees rush for Shahi Snan on Mauni Amavasya
A stampede-like situation unfolded on the morning of Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, resulting in around 30 women being critically injured as they made their way towards the Sangam for the Amrit Snan, one of the most significant rituals of the festival.
The incident occurred amidst the surge of millions of devotees gathering for the holy dip, prompting the Akharas to call off the event temporarily.
The crush of people led to several women fainting, and as they fell to the ground, a stampede-like situation emerged.
The injured were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital located within the Maha Kumbh fairgrounds, while some of the more seriously injured were transferred to Bailey Hospital and Swaroop Rani Medical College for treatment.