During the Mahakumbh, chaos reigned everywhere; it was a complete frenzy, and amidst the crowd of millions, the authorities were tirelessly working to get the deceased and injured to the hospital.
Currently, a video is making the rounds on social media, captured by a drone after the incident, showing over 50 ambulances gathered near Sangam. These ambulances are all busy transporting injured devotees to medical facilities.
Ambulances are lined up everywhere; shoes, slippers, blankets, bags, beds, and clothing are strewn about. Reports suggest that all this belongs to the devotees who had come with their families to partake in the Amrit bath of Mauni Amavasya at Sangam.
However, there are reports of many individuals and devotees present at the scene falling victim to the Mahakumbh Stampede 2025. The question arises: how did such a tragic event occur at this sacred site, which is usually filled with devotion? What is the current status of those affected by this incident? We will cover all these details in our article today.
Mahakumbh Stampede 2025 Update
All these individuals were required to participate in the sacred bath at Mahakumbh, but this time a stampede erupted among the crowd heading towards Sangam. In this chaos, the crowd collapsed onto those who were already resting there or waiting to take the Amrit bath with their families.
Following the stampede, hundreds of individuals became separated from their loved ones, and many bodies were transported to the hospital by ambulance. Additionally, numerous people in the crowd were seen with their hands folded, crying and pleading for assistance from the authorities.
As reported by a well-known news channel, 11 deceased individuals were found lying on the floor of the Central Hospital of Mahakumbh, and the images may be distressing.
Numerous social creators dedicate their daily efforts to share stunning images of Mahakumbh on popular platforms such as YouTube and Instagram. We previously informed you that everyday, millions of individuals participate in the bathing rituals at Mahakumbh, yet remarkably, no unfortunate incidents occurred there.
We used to commend this daily; we never anticipated that after showcasing the divine images of Mahakumbh, we would now have to present these sorrowful images from the event. After discussing the numbers of the bathing crowd, we now find ourselves needing to report on the figures related to fatalities.
We initially approached today’s article with the intention of sharing that devotees from India have achieved a new world record. We planned to reveal how many millions of people took part in the bathing, but the narrative has drastically shifted.
Today, we must fulfill the same obligation, which is to compose an informative article for you. However, instead of presenting the bathing statistics from Mahakumbh, we are compelled to disclose the statistics regarding deaths.
A tragic stampede has claimed the lives of 30 individuals, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his emotions while addressing the incident related to the Mahakumbh stampede of 2025.
CM Yogi Adityanath’s Statement
Was the stampede really at two different locations during the Mahakumbh on Mauni Amavasya? Is the fair administration attempting to hide such significant incidents? Has the entire nation, including both the chief minister and the prime minister, been misled with incomplete or false information about such a major religious event?
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed, ‘The incident is truly tragic and heartbreaking. We extend our deepest sympathies to all the families affected. We’ve been coordinating with the administration since last night. The appropriate authorities, police, SDRF, and all possible resources have been mobilized to the site.
Today, this stampede is a topic of conversation not just in India, but globally, as everyone is eager to understand how this tragedy unfolded during the Mahakumbh.
How Many People Died in the Mahakumbh Stampede 2025?
On the evening of January 28, a stampede occurred near Sangam Nose in the Mahakumbh Mela region; the government reports that at least 30 individuals have lost their lives, with 80 to 90 others injured, according to official statistics.
Around 9 PM on January 29, the day following the stampede, several well-known reporters received information about an incident near a location called Jhunsi, which is approximately one kilometer away. A video surfaced showing numerous individuals seeking refuge in a Haldiram store located in Jhunsi.
As the reporters approached the scene, they noticed a trolley being unloaded, which contained bundles of clothing, shoes, slippers, bags, and various other items from the Jhunsi area. The reporters were taken aback when they attempted to ascertain the origin of the tractor.
Indeed, when the news regarding the stampede at Sangam Nose emerged, another stampede occurred here as well. In fact, there were stampedes at not just one, but two locations during the Mahakumbh.
The incident at Sangam Nose was reported, but the authorities chose to conceal the details of the stampede in Jhunsi. The stampede at Sangam Nose took place between 1 and 2 o’clock in the night, while reports indicate that the Jhunsi incident occurred at 5:56 in the morning.
There is currently no official information available regarding any casualties or the number of injuries from the Jhunsi stampede; this information has yet to be disclosed.
Numerous individuals who witnessed the stampede have reported various accounts; some have sustained injuries while others have lost their lives. However, NewsKaghar24 has not yet confirmed the casualty figures as we await the government’s response to these claims.
Reason Behind the Mahakumbh Stampede 2025
As we approach the Mahakumbh Stampede 2025, a question arises regarding whether the crowd surge was due to VIP movement. Many individuals are asserting on social media that the administration provided refuge to VIP leaders.
Several routes are designated for celebrities and high-ranking government officials, which contributed to the stampede. However, it is important to clarify that the stampede was not caused by VIP movement. A separate path was allocated for sages and saints.
The police had organized a special arrangement for the devotees at the Ganga River. Several temporary bridges constructed in the river were shut down to ensure that the general devotees could bathe at the ghat where they were located, preventing them from heading towards Sangam.
The police administration recognized that if all the people, numbering in the lakhs and crores, gathered at a single ghat and proceeded to Sangam, it would pose significant challenges.
As a result, they closed certain bridges leading to Sangam and urged the public: no matter where you are or which ghat you are at along the banks of the Ganga River, you should take a bath there and refrain from going towards Sangam.
However, this did not occur, and millions of devotees began arriving at Sangam via various routes, preventing the Naga Sadhus from taking their Amrit bath. Consequently, the situation began to deteriorate.
Some individuals chose to stay and wait for morning; they believed they would perform a holy bath during the Brahma Muhurta at 4 AM on Mauni Amavasya before returning to the city. This, however, would result in a massive crowd at Sangam.
The crowd pressure continues to escalate, with hundreds of thousands of people leaving their belongings near Sangam to either rest or sleep. Unfortunately, the stampede overwhelmed these individuals. Reports indicate that 30 people who were resting and sleeping beneath were tragically killed in this incident.
Conclusion
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