At least 30 people have died and over 60 injured after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, India’s largest religious gathering. Pilgrims flocked to holy water sources as thousands gathered in the city of Prayagraj. The tragedy occurred when pilgrims pushed through barricades near Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh’s top leader. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with拥挤 crowd and no clear path for escape. Devastated officials launched a judicial inquiry and offered compensation to victims’ families. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, calling the accident deeply sad and expressing gratitude to devotees.
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