Kumbh Mela: Worshippers feared killed in crowd crush at huge Indian religious festival

Serious questions being asked about what went wrongpublished at 01:36 Greenwich Mean Time

01:36 GMT

Samira Hussain
Reporting from Prayagraj

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It was absolute chaos at the river bank. People’s belongings, clothes, shoes, blankets and backpacks were strewn all around. Listless bodies could be seen among the discarded belongings.

There was an information vacuum, no-one knew what had happened or what was going on.

I saw one woman walking in front of a stretcher in tears, clearly bereft. Another man walked beside a stretcher, trying to cover the body with a shawl.

This all happened at the main bathing point. Exactly where officials knew the most number of people would converge especially on this bathing day.

Serious questions will be asked about what went wrong.

As of now, officials are not confirming the number of dead or injured.

The recent tragedy at the Kumbh Mela festival in India has left worshippers and participants in shock and mourning. Reports have emerged of a crowd crush that resulted in several deaths and injuries, sparking fear and chaos among the attendees.

The Kumbh Mela is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, with millions of people flocking to the banks of the Ganges River to participate in the sacred rituals and ceremonies. However, the sheer magnitude of the event can sometimes lead to overcrowding and dangerous situations, as was tragically demonstrated in this recent incident.

Authorities are working to provide assistance to those affected and investigate the cause of the crowd crush. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.

As we reflect on this heartbreaking event, let us also remember the importance of safety and crowd management in large gatherings, and strive to prevent such tragedies from happening again in the future.

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