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Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede: 30 Dead, dozens injured. What we know so far

Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede: 30 Dead, dozens injured. What we know so far

Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede: at least 30 people were killed and 60 others were injured in a stamp in the Sangam area in Maha Kumbh early in the morning, January 29. Amavasya, one of the most important days on the Hindu calendar.

Maha Kumbh Dig Vaibhav Krishna gave details of accidents during a press conference later in the evening.

“In total, 30 people died, unfortunately in Stampede, which took place in Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. Twenty -five bodies were identified, and the other five have not yet been identified “Deputy General Inspector (DIG) (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna.

Dim said that four dead came from Karnatak, one of Assam and one of the Gujarat. He also mentioned that 36 people receive treatment at a local medical university.

The government announces compensation and ordering an investigation

The UTTAR Pradesh government has announced financial assistance 25 Lakh for the families of the deceased. The Chief Minister of Yogi Adityanath also ordered a court investigation and said that the court committee would submit a report to the government as part of the time limit.

“Judge Harsh Kumar, was the three -ton court committee, former DG VK Gupta and retired IAS DK Singh. We monitored the entire incident from CM, the main secretary and DGP control rooms all day, “he said.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath He translated his visit to Delhi for tomorrow’s election campaign to monitor the situation of Maha Kumbh.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, over seven and a half Crore fats immersed themselves on the occasion of “Mauni Amavasya”, said officials.

Leaders from the entire political spectrum expressed their condolences after the tragic stamp, which took place in the early Wednesday hours, which caused 30 deaths and many injuries. The political figures of various parties share regret due to the loss of life and suffering of injured devotees.

Key dates of bathing at Mahakumbh 2025

February 3 (Basant Panchami)

February 12 (Maghi Purnima)

February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).

On these dates, great pilgrims are expected to accumulate on holy Dips.

Maha kumbhtaking place after 12 years, it began on January 13 and will last until February 26.