By During the Maha Kumbh Mela in India, a tragic stampede near the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj resulted in numerous casualties. Eyewitnesses report that chaotic conditions were not limited to just one location—similar situations occurred at multiple points, leading to significant loss of life. Days after the incident, families are still searching morgues and hospitals for their missing loved ones. Survivors describe the overwhelming crowd, making movement nearly impossible.
Many people struggled to breathe, and some collapsed under the pressure of the throng. Witnesses recall desperate pleas for water and help, with religious camps sheltering thousands of distressed individuals. Despite warnings from those trapped, emergency assistance arrived too late for many victims. Authorities have confirmed 30 deaths and 60 injuries, but reports from multiple locations suggest a higher toll. Government officials are investigating the full extent of the tragedy, while compensation has been announced for the families of those who perished. However, many grieving relatives still seek answers about what went wrong on that fateful day.
