Nearly 15 People Stampede at Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj

On Wednesday morning, thousands of people gathered for a sacred dip in the Ganga on Mauni Amavasya, causing chaos at the Sangam in Prayagraj. Fifteen individuals are thought to have died and numerous others were hurt in the stampede caused by the big throng.

The president of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, Mahant Ravindra Puri, declared that the seers had canceled their Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan in response to the events during the Maha Kumbh.

Akharas from the three sects—Sanyasi, Bairagi, and Udaseen—take the holy bath in a particular order as part of the Kumbh Mela custom, which also includes a magnificent parade to the Sangam Ghat.

The focal point of the Maha Kumbh, which attracts millions of devotees, is the Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya. Due to the unique occurrence of “Triveni Yog,” which occurs once every 144 years, the ceremony is even more significant this year.

What Happened In Maha Kumbh?

• A crowd rush just one kilometer from the Triveni Sangam caused chaos as crores of devotees arrived in Prayagraj for the “Amrit Snan.”
• Several women fainted as barricades were overturned due to the increasing pressure. According to reports, a rush broke out when the crowd panicked after the unconscious woman fell.
• According to an eyewitness, the incident happened at around 2:30 in the morning when a lot of devotees showed up at the Sangam banks. The crowd’s uncertainty about where to go following the holy dip was the cause of the commotion.
• The audience was expected to reach 10 crore on the day of the second Amrit Snan, with about 5 crore people having already gathered in Prayagraj.
• Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, discussed the situation at the Kumbh with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In order to protect the safety and well-being of the pilgrims and devotees attending the event, PM Modi emphasized during the discussion the necessity of taking prompt action.
• Announcements over public address systems also urged followers to make room for others by clearing the ghats after their sacred wash.
• Many individuals departed without bathing on this holy day in the midst of the overwhelming mayhem.
• The injured were transported to a makeshift hospital in Sector 2 of the Kumbh after ambulances were swiftly dispatched to the scene.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appealed to devotees,

“Take your holy dip at the nearest ghat of Maa Ganga, and do not attempt to go towards Sangam Nose. Follow the instructions of the administration and cooperate in maintaining order. Do not pay attention to any rumors.”

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