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30 dead in Kumbh Mela crowd crush

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Published: 20:46, 29 January 2025  
30 dead in Kumbh Mela crowd crush

At least 30 people were killed and 90 injured in an early morning stampede at the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu mega-festival in the northern city of Prayagraj.

 “Thirty devotees have unfortunately died,” senior police officer Vaibhav Krishna told a news conference. 
“Ninety injured were taken to the hospital,” Krishna added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the deaths earlier today and gave his condolences to the victims.

One victim that spoke to media on the ground described being pushed into the Ganges River as he went to participate in a ritual bathing.

Officials predicted up to 100 million people were expected to attend the bathing day at the Hindu religious festival.

Source: Agencies
 

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