Vaibhav Krishna, DIG (Mahakumbh Nagar), Uttar Pradesh Police, on Wednesday held a press conference hours after a stampede at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. The police said 30 people have lost their lives in today's incident, while 60 devotees got injured.
"30 people have lost their lives in the Mahakumbh stampede that took place between 1-2 am. 25 people have been identified, and the identification of the remaining 5 is being done," the DIG Mahakumbh Nagar said.
"Out of these (30 deceased), 25 have been identified while the remaining five are yet to be identified. Some of these are from other states too. Four from Karnataka, one from Assam, one from Gujarat. Some injured devotees have been taken away by their relatives. Injured are undergoing treatment at the local medical college. For the convenience of devotees, Mela administration has issued helpline number 1920," said Krishna.
CM Yogi announces judicial enquiry, Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia
Reacting to the incident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi got emotional, while expressing his condolences over the deaths in the Mahakumbh stampede. He said 30 people have lost their lives after devotees broke a barricade and ran over sleeping people. The CM announced to conduct a judicial enquiry by a three-member committee headed by Justice Harsh Kumar. He also announced ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh for the families of the deceased.
What has triggered a tragic incident?
According to the DIG, the area around the Akhada was barricaded, and these barricades were broken by the influx of people causing the stampede. "A few barricades were broken due to over flow of the people in the Akhada area. People were lying down there waiting for 'brahmamuhurta' for Amrit Snan. The crowd ran over them," he added.
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