Tragedy Strikes Maha Kumbh Mela as Stampede Hits Pilgrims

Fri Mar 14 2025 16:50:42 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Tragedy Strikes Maha Kumbh Mela as Stampede Hits Pilgrims

A large-scale stampede at India's Maha Kumbh Mela raises concerns as casualties feared among thousands of pilgrims.


Millions flocked to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India, when a stampede occurred, leading to injuries and fears of fatalities. Amidst heightened crowd control measures following past incidents, the event faced critical challenges as pilgrims rushed to bathe in sacred waters.


In Prayagraj, India, tragedy unfolded during the Maha Kumbh Mela as a stampede among millions of Hindu pilgrims resulted in numerous injuries and potential fatalities. On what is counted as one of the holiest days in the Hindu calendar, attendees rushed toward the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, which are deeply revered in Hinduism. Reports indicate that some individuals sleeping on the ground were caught in the chaos, while a previously established barrier collapsed.

This year's Kumbh Mela marks a significant occasion, taking place every 12 years and attracting an estimated 400 million participants to the six-week festival. The river confluence is believed to provide spiritual purification and absolution of sins to those who participate in ritual bathing. This surge in attendance was expected due to favorable celestial events.

To ensure safety, especially considering past tragedies, like the 2013 incident that resulted in 42 deaths, the Uttar Pradesh government had implemented new crowd management technologies. They built a temporary city along the Ganges complete with facilities to accommodate the vast number of attendees. However, despite these measures, festival staff were seen directing crowds toward the bathing areas, which created a hazardous situation that overwhelmed police efforts to maintain order.

Tragedies at the Kumbh Mela are not new and have necessitated continuous improvements in crowd safety protocols. In this year's case, authorities are prepared to adapt and respond as the situation evolves. This story is ongoing, and updates will be reported as more information becomes available.

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