At the DIG Mahakumbh, a large crowd gathered between 1 am and 2 am on the Akhara Marg before Brahma Muhurta. Due to the overcrowding, barricades broke, and people rushed over to the devotees waiting for their holy dip. As a result, 30 people tragically lost their lives, while 90 others were injured and taken to the hospital. Out of the deceased, 25 have been identified, with 4 from Karnataka, 1 from Assam, and 1 from Gujarat. 36 injured people are being treated at a local medical college. The situation is now under control, and CM Yogi Adityanath has asked saints and Akharas to delay their holy dip for the convenience of the devotees. The Akharas’ Amrit Snan has been completed safely.

A stampede occurred on January 29 at the Triveni Sangam Ghats in Prayagraj during the `Amrit Snan` for the `Mauni Amavasya` festival, causing many deaths and injuries. The chaos started when barriers broke, leading to panic among the huge crowd. The injured were quickly taken to the nearby hospital, and rescue operations are still underway. In response, the authorities have asked the `Akharas` to delay their ritual baths for safety. Political leaders have expressed their condolences over the tragedy. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reacted to the incident, offering support and promising to investigate the cause of the stampede. Efforts are being made to prevent such incidents in the future