Kumbh Water Contaminated: Bodies Dumped in River

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan raised concerns over water contamination at Kumbh.
She alleged that bodies from last month’s stampede were dumped into the river.
Bachchan accused the UP government of failing to provide proper facilities for devotees.
She claimed no postmortems were conducted and that the issue was being covered up.
Opposition parties have demanded transparency and a parliamentary discussion.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Jaya Bachchan’s Allegation on Kumbh Water Pollution

Samajwadi Party MP and veteran actress Jaya Bachchan made a serious allegation on Monday regarding water contamination at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. She claimed that the river water had been polluted as bodies of those who died in last month’s stampede were thrown into it.

UP Government Accused of Negligence

Bachchan criticized the Yogi Adityanath-led UP government for its lack of arrangements for common people. “Where is the most polluted water right now? It’s in Kumbh. The bodies have been thrown into the river, contaminating it. The real issues are not being addressed, and there are no special provisions for the common people visiting Kumbh,” she told reporters.

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The Deadly Stampede and Government’s Response

On January 29, a stampede broke out at Sangam Nose during the ‘Mauni Amavasya’ bathing ritual, where lakhs of devotees had gathered. As per reports, 30 people lost their lives, and over 60 were injured. According to the police, chaos erupted when the crowd jumped barricades, trampling those waiting in line. The UP government took 18 hours to confirm the death toll, fueling allegations of a cover-up by the opposition.

Judicial Commission Investigation Underway

Following the tragedy, the state government formed a three-member judicial commission on January 31 to investigate the incident. The panel has one month to submit its report.

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Maha Kumbh 2025: A Massive Gathering Amid Concerns

Being held after 12 years, the Maha Kumbh began on January 13 and will continue till February 26. The UP government anticipates a massive footfall of 400 million pilgrims, making it the world’s largest spiritual gathering. However, concerns over safety and sanitation persist.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

Jaya Bachchan accused the UP government of neglecting water pollution at Kumbh.
She claimed bodies from the stampede were dumped in the river, contaminating the water.
The January 29 stampede left 30 dead and over 60 injured, sparking opposition outrage.
A judicial commission is probing the incident and will submit findings in a month.
Maha Kumbh 2025 continues with record-breaking crowds but raises safety concerns.