Officers with Ardh Kumbh experience entrusted with Maha Kumbh crowd management post stampede
The Uttar Pradesh government has deployed two senior IAS officers, who were part of the team that successfully conducted the 2019 Ardh Kumbh, to oversee the smooth conduct of the Maha Kumbh Mela in the wake of the recent stampede that left at least 30 pilgrims dead.
Maha Kumbh crowd management responsibility given to Ardh Kumbh-trained officers after stampede
K P Singh, who led the police arrangements during the previous Kumbh, praised the deployment of experienced officers for the event
Maha Kumbh 2025 Stampede: 5 Big Moves By UP Govt—What Changes For Devotees & VVIPs?
It was expected multiple millions of devotees would throng into Maha Kumbh Mela on Wednesday, January 29, on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya. The sacred day turned out to be tragic for many families as a sudden stampede due to the massive influx of lakhs of pilgrims claimed the lives of at least 30 people.
Not One, But Two Stampedes Took Place On Mauni Amavasya At Maha Kumbh In Prayagraj
Two stampedes have occurred on Wednesday in Prayagraj at the Maha Kumbh Mela ahead of the festival of Mauni Amawasya. While the stampede at Sangam Nose killed 30 people, another stampede in Setor 18 killed seven devotees.
Maha Kumbh Stampede: 30 dead, 90 injured in crowd crush near Sangam
At least 30 persons were killed and 90 injured in a pre-dawn stampede near the Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a three-member judicial commission to investigate the reasons behind the stampede.
At least 30 dead, 60 injured in stampede at Maha Kumbh 2025
At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in a stampede that broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said. The pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh broke out as crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.
Maha Kumbh 2025 Live: Over 55 lakh devotees took holy dip at Sangam today, says UP govt
Live: A public interest litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court, alleging “lapses, negligence, and utter failure of administration” on part of the Uttar Pradesh government over the stampede at the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday.
India First: Stampede at Maha Kumbh, 7 crore devotees take holy dip
The celebratory mood and festivities turned sour when a stampede erupted at the Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday, where as many as 30 people were killed and 60 others were injured.
Maha Kumbh Mela: What is the ‘holy dip’ where stampede took place?
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Officers with Ardh Kumbh experience to handle Maha Kumbh post stampede
The Uttar Pradesh government has deployed two senior IAS officers, who were part of the team that successfully conducted the ...
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VP Dhankhar, CM Yogi, and 116 diplomats from 73 countries to visit Maha Kumbh Mela for holy dip
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Why this Australian travelled 10,000km for Maha Kumbh Mela: 'Perfect opportunity to pause'
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Expert Team Mobilized for Safe Conduct of Maha Kumbh Amid Security Challenges
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How poor planning, mismanagement, and a culture of VIP entitlement led to the deadly stampede at the Maha Kumbh
The tragic stampede at the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, which left 30 dead, highlights VIP culture, ...