At least 15 bodies have been brought to the hospital...
A pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh resulted in several people getting injured after a surging crowd spilled out of a police cordon and trampled bystanders during the 'Shahi Snan'. People in knowledge of developments told, on condition of anonymity than at least 15 bodies have been brought to the hospital.
Reacting to the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The accident that happened in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is extremely sad. My deepest condolences to the devotees who have lost their loved ones in this. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured."
"The local administration is engaged in helping the victims in every possible way. In this regard, I have spoken to Chief Minister Yogi ji and I am constantly in touch with the state government," he added in a post on social media.
This year, a rare celestial alignment called 'Triveni Yog' is occurring after 144 years, amplifying the spiritual significance of the day.
Around 2 a.m., the wailing sirens of ambulances and police vehicles rushing toward the Sangam cut through the steady hum of mantras and shlokas playing over loudspeakers across the Kumbh Mela grounds.
The injured were swiftly taken to the central hospital set up within the Mela area. Worried relatives began arriving, along with senior administrative and police officials.
The Triveni Sangam—the sacred meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati—is revered by Hindus. It is believed that taking a dip here during the Maha Kumbh, especially on auspicious bathing days like Mauni Amavasya, cleanses one's sins and leads to 'moksha' or salvation.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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