Stampede caused a stampede on Mauni Amavasya, the akhadas canceled the nectar

On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya in the ongoing Mahakumbh fair in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, many people were injured and some are feared to be killed due to a stampede situation among a large crowd of devotees on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya in the early hours of Wednesday (29 January). The administration and officials tried to control the situation, but the incident spread sensation throughout the fair.

Details of the event

On the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya, crores of devotees arrived for a bath in the Sangam. Meanwhile on Sangam Noj Barrier breakdown A stampede -like situation was created.

• News 18 According to the report, about 10 people are expected to be killed and 30 women were injured in this stampede.
• The injured have been admitted to hospitals set up in the fair area.

Prime Minister and Chief Minister’s statement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and reviewed the incident and directed all possible help to the victims.

• Ani According to, Modi called for immediate relief measures and to keep an eye on the developments.
• Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the administration to provide all possible help to the injured.

Akharas’ nectar bath canceled

post event Akhara Parishad And saints and saints to be held on Mauni Amavasya Nectar bath Called

• Mahanirvani Arena And other akharas took this decision in the public interest.
• Mahant Ravindra Puri Said, “When we heard about the accident, we decided that he would not take a bath today. The next bath will be on Basant Panchami. “

Administrative statement

Special Officer Akanksha Rana said that efforts are on to control the situation.

• The devotees have been appealed to maintain restraint.
• Senior Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi said, “All Ghat Sangam Ghats are. Devotees take a bath wherever they reach. Avoid rumors. “

The agony of devotees

Devotees suffering from the incident questioned the preparations for the administration.

• A woman named Sarojini said, “There were 60 people in our batch. Suddenly there was a push and the crowd became uncontrollable. There was no chance to escape. “
• Many devotees came to the hospital to know the condition of their families.

Importance of bathing in Mahakumbh Mela

The day of Mauni Amavasya is considered very sacred in Mahakumbh.

• Sannyasi, Bairagi and Indifferent Arena Reach the Sangam coast with a grand procession and take a bath.
• Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani first takes a bath.

Fair Administration Advisory

A day before the incident, the administration issued advisory to the devotees and directed:

1. All ghats are Sangam Ghats.
2. Devotees avoid congestion and maintain restraint at their destination.

Figures of crowds of Mahakumbh Mela

• Mouni Amavasya (28 January): Till 8 pm, 4.83 crore devotees took a bath.
• Makar Sankranti: 3.5 crore people took a bath.
• Paush Purnima: 1.7 crore people took a dip.

Status in the hospital and concerns of family members

The injured are being given first aid, but the family members of the injured are extremely upset with the situation.

• The cry of family members outside the hospitals and seeking answers from the authorities is making the situation more serious.