North India Statesman
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A tragic incident took place with 63 -year -old businessman Nitiranjan Paul from Hilakandi district of Assam, who arrived in Mahakumbh of Prayagraj to take a dip of faith. He arrived with his family to take a Amrit bath on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya, but at 2:30 am, a stampede at the ghat wrote the last moment of his life.
Nitiranjan Paul’s family tried to find him, but by then it was too late. Doctors declared him dead. Now preparations are being made to airlif his body from Prayagraj.
Information about the event
Nitiranjan Paul and his family reached Prayagraj last week. According to his wife Gayatri Paul, he was separated from the family during the stampede. Gayatri said, “We shouted around for help, but no policemen were present. After several hours of searching, we got Natiranjan, but by then it was too late. Doctors said that he died during treatment. “
Dead body airlifted process
Confirming the incident, the Superintendent of Police of Hylakandi, Leena Doli, said that the UP police has been contacted. He said, “The Prayagraj police has informed us about the death of Nitiranjan Paul. After the completion of the necessary formalities, the body will be airlifted and will be sent to Hylakandi by road to Silchar. ”
Businessman’s family status
Nitiranjan Paul was a well-known merchant of Hylakandi and owned ‘Om Sweets’. His brother Pintu Paul confirmed that other family members had not suffered any injuries. Gayatri Paul said that he had gone with Bharat Sevashram Sangh and stayed in Madhwapur area. He said, “We had decided to reach the ghat to take a holy bath early in the morning, but suddenly it happened.”
The incident highlights the challenges of security and management during the Mahakumbh and reflects the need for better measures to ensure safety of devotees.
