Tragedy Strikes Maha Kumbh Stampede Claims 30 Lives as Pilgrims Rush for Sacred Dip

A tragic stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival claimed at least 30 lives and left over 60 injured as millions of pilgrims surged to take a holy dip during the auspicious Mauni Amavasya. The chaos erupted early Wednesday when barricades failed under immense pressure, causing worshippers to trample those resting along the riverbanks. Eyewitnesses reported scenes of panic as devotees rushed toward the sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. The incident has raised serious concerns about crowd management at such large gatherings. Authorities are investigating the causes of this devastating event. 

 

Source: Financial Express, Hindustan Times, Wikipedia