30 Killed in Two Stampedes at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Thirty people were killed in two stampedes at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
2. The first stampede occurred at Sangam Nose, while the second took place in Jhusi.
3. Information about the Jhusi stampede emerged late.
4. Piles of clothes, footwear, and bottles were seen after the stampede.
5. Millions of devotees took a dip in the Sangam on Mauni Amavasya.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Two Stampedes Claim 30 Lives

Thirty people lost their lives in two stampedes during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Wednesday. The first stampede occurred at Sangam Nose, while the second took place in Jhusi, just 2 km away. Officials confirmed that the death toll of 30 includes victims from both locations.

Delayed Reporting of Jhusi Stampede

Information about the Jhusi stampede emerged late. Reporters Abhinav Pandey and Mohan Kanojia from The Lallantop covered the incident. They reported seeing piles of clothes, footwear, and bottles being cleared by tractors.

Eyewitness Accounts

Neha Ojha from the Haldiram kiosk in Jhusi said, “There were bodies lying here, but no one was inquiring about them. People who suffocated were taken away by afternoon. Police stopped people from recording videos.”

Chaos During the Stampede

Witness Harshit described the chaos, “The crowd was so massive that barricades broke. People started pushing forward. Many were sleeping, and roads were blocked.”

Millions Gather on Mauni Amavasya

Millions of devotees took a dip in the Sangam on Mauni Amavasya, an auspicious day for the second Shahi Snan. An estimated 55 million people visited the Sangam by late Tuesday.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Millions of devotees took a dip in the Sangam on Mauni Amavasya.
• Thirty people were killed in two stampedes at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
• The first stampede occurred at Sangam Nose, while the second took place in Jhusi.
• Information about the Jhusi stampede emerged late.
• Piles of clothes, footwear, and bottles were seen after the stampede.

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