A stampede occurred during the Maha Kumbh Mela, a significant Hindu pilgrimage in northern India, affecting potentially tens of millions of devotees. The incident transpired near a barricaded area at the confluence of sacred rivers during the festival's most auspicious day. Although the official death toll is unclear, reports suggest at least 10 to 40 people may have died. Prime Minister Modi and local officials expressed condolences and acknowledged a massive crowd, emphasizing the need for crowd control in the future.
An official death toll has yet to be given, but reports suggest at least 10 to up to 40 victims and many more injured following a stampede during the Maha Kumbh Mela festival.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, calling the incident "extremely sad," and extended wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.
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