Mahakumbh Stampede: 30 killed, CM Yogi orders a judicial probe | What we know so far

Last update:January 29 2025, 20:10 Ist

The Uttar -Pradesh government stated that the stamp took place when people rose over the barricades in Ahar Marg and fell on those who sleep, sits, and waited for “Mukhurat Grade”

Bags and other things lying at the scene after a stamp in Sangama on “Mauna Amavasa” during Mach -Kumba, in Prahov’s January 29. (Image: PTI Photo/Ravi Choodhary)

Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister Yoga Aditianate on Wednesday ordered a judicial probe stampIn which 30 people and 60 wounded were killed, in Makh -Cumba in Prayradog. The incident happened as pilgrims that used to be used for space to make the Saints on “Mauna Amavasa”, which is considered one of the most favorable days.

Initially, the Uttar Pradesh government was burdened with the number of casualties. The authorities said that in their obvious desire to plunge into Sangam at 3 am, people jumped over the barricades at Achar Marg and landed on those who were already waiting for a favorable hour.

Prime Minister Naandra Modi expressed his condolences in the tragic incident and stated that he was monitoring the situation. In a post on X about noon, fashion stated that the local administration in Prayarada provides all opportunities for assistance to the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the victims.

“We have lost good souls in the tragic kuba incident, and some people were also injured. I express their condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives and pray for the early restoration of those who have suffered. I am constantly in contact with the Uttar government -Prade. Through “Mauni Amavas”, the crowns of the devoted ones came there … I once again express their condolences to families, “he said later at a poll in Delhi.

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Makh Kumbb Dig Waibkha Krishna in the evening stated at a press conference that the stamp left 30 dead and 60 others were injured. “… more than 90 injuries were connected to the hospital, of which 30 were killed,” he said.

Krishna said that 25 of the dead were determined. Among the victims, 36 undergo hospital treatment and the rest were sent with their families. He added that the situation in Mach KumbB is now under control.

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Why was the stamp?

The UP government stated that the stamp had taken place when the barricades at Ahar Marg had come off, and people fell behind them on those who sleep, and sit, and wait for “Mukhurat Gate”.

According to eyewitnesses, one of the reasons for the tragedy was a sudden splash of pilgrims in Sangama – everything that is guided by the obvious desire to take the holiday at 3am, the beginning of a favorable hour.

Witnesses talked about routes when the water was closed, leading a large crowd to stop and forcing some people to collapse through shortness of breath, while others began to push, pull and climb them, trying to escape. Others talked about a huge impetus from the back that left them, clogged between the barricades on the one hand, and police who possess dubs on the other.

The hospital official stated that several casualties had fractures and broken bones, and some of those who died were heart attacks.

Chief Minister Yoga Aditianate said the incident happened from 1 am to 2 am, when some loyals climbed over the barricades at Ahar Marg. “Between 1 to 2am, on the Achard route, where there were arrangements for Snow Amrit Ahara, some looked at the barricades and received critical injuries. They immediately came to the hospital where treatment was immediately, ”he said after a high level at Lacnau.

What happened after the stamp?

About 2 am ambulances and police vehicles rushed to Sangam. The victims were taken to a central hospital installed in the area of ​​Mel. The relatives of many wounded were also reached there as some higher administrative and police officials.

Security staff and rescuers saw that they were carrying many wounded on stretchers. People, including blankets and bags, lie around.

Saineini, devoted to Karnatak, said, “We came in a party of 60 people in two buses, we were nine people in a group. Suddenly in the crowd was pushing and we got into a trap. A lot of us fell and crowd went uncontrolled. PTI videos.

A man from Chhattarpura in Madha-Pradesh stated that his mother had been injured and hospitalized, and a middle-aged couple from Megalai went from the crowd, both of them sobbed and told journalists of their painful experience to get into RYUS.

Another woman in the hospital whose baby was injured in chaos, told about her test, saying: “There was nowhere. Some people who pushed us laughed while we begged them for kindness to children. “

What is the situation now?

Additional safety has been launched, including a special police unit that is being trained to manage crisis situations, and police regulate entry to the city to control the crowd. The authorities also arranged rituals on Wednesday, facilitating outbreaks for the loyals, when the saints begin their processions, which occurred on a smaller scale than they planned, only after the number of others in attendance came down.

Amritis, the traditional Achar bath, was postponed after the stamps, but recovered in the afternoon. By 17pm, almost six crowns were plunged.

In this regard, Aditianate stated that a consensus was reached with Acharas that they would only accept a holiday after the crowd’s pressure was reduced on the gates. “Our first priority is to ensure the safety of the loyals,” he said.

He said that about 9 crowns up to 10 crowns of people are in Graharada and turned to the loyals to dive into the Ganges on the nearest gats and not try to get to the Sansha’s nose to avoid overcrowding.

At about 2:30 pm, the Ahara’s procession resumed when he made his way to Sangam for Snow. The helicopters showered the flower petals on the seers when they headed to Sangam. “All the saints, the seers and Nagas have plunged. I congratulate the Chief Minister (Yoga Aditianate) and the administration for making such arrangements, “said Makhant Ravindra Puri, Chairman Akhil Bhartia Ahar Parishad, who managed the procession.

He said on the stamp: “This is the conspiracy of the opposition. This should be investigated.”

According to tradition, Achar, belonging to three sects of Saniasi, Bairagi and Udasin, will receive holy immersion in the established sequence after a majestic, striking procession to Sangam Gata. Triveni Sangam – the merger of Ganga, Yamuni and mythical Sarasatv – is considered the most holy Hindus, with the belief that he is immersed in him during Mach Kumba, and especially at special dates, like Mauni Amavasia, washes away the sin of humans and gives them a wet wet.

(With the entrances of PTI)

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