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Photos emerge from stampede site at Maha Kumbh as devotees rush for Shahi Snan on Mauni Amavasya

The incident occurred amidst the surge of millions of devotees gathering for the holy dip, prompting the Akharas to call off the event temporarily
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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 January 29. PTI
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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.

Rescue operation underway after a stampede-like situation during the ongoing 'Maha Kumbh Mela' festival on 'Mauni Amavasya', in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025. PTI
Family members of injured devotees react after a stampede-like situation during the ongoing 'Maha Kumbh Mela' festival, in Prayagraj, on Jan. 29. PTI
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. PTI

The incident occurred amidst the surge of millions of devotees gathering for the holy dip, prompting the Akharas to call off the event temporarily.

Rescue operation underway after a stampede occurred on 'Mauni Amavasya' during the ongoing 'Maha Kumbh Mela' festival, in Prayagraj, on January 29, 2025. PTI

The crush of people led to several women fainting, and as they fell to the ground, a stampede-like situation emerged.

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Bags and other belongings lying at the scene after a stampede occurred at Sangam on 'Mauni Amavasya'. PTI

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.

A family member of injured devotees reacts after a stampede-like situation during the ongoing 'Maha Kumbh Mela' festival, in Prayagraj on Janaury 29, 2025.
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