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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 31, 2025, 15:59:23 IST
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Maha Kumbh Stampede Live: Highlights
Maha Kumbh Stampede Live: Stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj has claimed 30 lives, with 25 victims identified so far. Efforts are underway to ascertain the identities of the remaining five.
"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. 36 injured are undergoing treatment at the local medical college," said DIG Kumbh Mela Vaibhav Krishna.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that the situation remains under control despite an influx of 8-10 crore devotees. He urged devotees to use all available ghats and not rush towards Sangam Nose. Authorities have arranged special trains for returning pilgrims.
To assist devotees, the Mela administration has issued a helpline number, 1920. The Prime Minister, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Governor Anandiben Patel are closely monitoring the situation.
"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. 36 injured are undergoing treatment at the local medical college," said DIG Kumbh Mela Vaibhav Krishna.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that the situation remains under control despite an influx of 8-10 crore devotees. He urged devotees to use all available ghats and not rush towards Sangam Nose. Authorities have arranged special trains for returning pilgrims.
To assist devotees, the Mela administration has issued a helpline number, 1920. The Prime Minister, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Governor Anandiben Patel are closely monitoring the situation.
08:20 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: Ambulance catches fire in Kumbh area
08:04 (IST) Jan 29
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath's appeal to devotees
- Devotees who are near any ghat of Ganga should take a dip there and avoid trying to reach the Sangam Nose.
- Several designated bathing ghats have been arranged for the ritual bath.
- Follow the instructions of the administration and cooperate in maintaining order. Do not pay attention to any rumors.
08:00 (IST) Jan 29
Breaking: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath urge devotees to take a dip at the nearest ghat and avoid heading to the Sangam Nose.
07:59 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: Persons injured in stampede are being brought to the hospital
07:55 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025: 'We will not do 'snaan' today'
"Seeing the large and indispensable crowds, Akhara Parishad and all the acharyas have decided that we will not do 'snaan' today. We need to keep the problems faced by the common people in mind. In Indian traditions, saints always pray and work for the well-being of all... Keeping that in mind, all the Akharas have agreed to and refrained from taking a holy dip today. We will joyfully take a holy dip on Vasant Panchmi.": Niranjani Akhara Chief Kailashanand Giri Maharaj
07:49 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: 'Participate in a symbolic Snan'
Acharya Maha Mandleshwar of Juna Akhara has announced that the akhara will not be holding any procession, but will instead participate in a symbolic Snan.
Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad President Ravindra Puri stated that once the crowd of devotees subsides and space becomes available, the Akharas will proceed for the Amrit Snan. The size of the processions may be reduced by individual Akharas, and the bathing ritual will be shortened to allow them to vacate the ghats quickly for the next Akhara.
Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad President Ravindra Puri stated that once the crowd of devotees subsides and space becomes available, the Akharas will proceed for the Amrit Snan. The size of the processions may be reduced by individual Akharas, and the bathing ritual will be shortened to allow them to vacate the ghats quickly for the next Akhara.
07:44 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: 'I appeal to the people that not insist on taking a bath at the Sangam Ghat'
07:43 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: PM Narendra Modi speaks to UP CM Yogi Adityanat
PM Modi spoke to UP CM Yogi Adityanath about the situation at the Kumbh Mela, reviewed the developments and called for immediate support measures, according to news agency PTI.
07:36 (IST) Jan 29
A stampede broke out at the Sangam Nose area of Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj at around 1am on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday as lakhs of devotees rushed to take the holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya.
07:32 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: Union home minister Amit Shah speaks to CM Yogi Adityanath
Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath following a stampede-like situation at the Sangam during the Mauni Amavasya celebrations at the Mahakumbh Mela. He also assured him of full support from the Centre.
07:19 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: 'Devotees seen holding each other using clothes as rope'
07:16 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: Cops deployed at 7 static points
Cops being deployed at seven static points near on corridor route to regulate the flow of devotees. The Super 20 team, responsible for managing the flow of devotees at the ghats, is urging pilgrims to leave the ghats after taking their holy dips.
07:14 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: District magistrate, Vijay Kiran Anand, is actively patrolling the Mela area
District magistrate of Maha Kumbh Mela, Vijay Kiran Anand, is actively patrolling the Mela area to ensure the well-being of devotees, while security forces assist in maintaining order and providing support.
07:11 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: 'Devotees should not leave their camps and look for their security'
07:10 (IST) Jan 29
"I appeal to all the devotees that because a large crowd has gathered in Prayagraj today, they should not insist on taking a holy dip only at the Sangam Ghat. As of now, they should not leave their camps and look for their security."- Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya Ji
07:06 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: Rapid Action Force personnel deployed
Rapid Action Force personnel deployed as lakhs of devotees throng Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.
07:01 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: Several people, including women and children, suffer injuries
06:50 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya: Jagatguru Rambhadracharya appeals to devotees to take the holy dip at the nearest ghat
Jagatguru Rambhadracharya has appealed to the devotees to take the holy dip at the nearest ghat on Ganga and do not force themselves for bathing at Sangam Nose. Not only him but Acharya Mahamandelshwar of Anand Akhara Balakanand Puri has also said that people should take dip in any of the ghat made on Ganga, the river is same everywhere so why to become stubborn to take bath only in Sangam, the entire mela area is as pious as is Sangam.
06:37 (IST) Jan 29
Third Amrit Snan to take place on Feb 3: ABAP president Ravindra Puri
“We will be taking the third Amrit Snan on Feb 3 and for the most auspicious of the Snan that of Mauni Amavasya, we are not going and have thus cancelled the Snan,” said Puri.
06:36 (IST) Jan 29
Akhara Parshad cancelled Amrit Snan
ABAP president Ravindra Puri has said that all the akharas have decided not to go for Amrit Snan because of too much crowd and the unfortunate incident which occurred at the Sangam Nose
06:34 (IST) Jan 29
'Administration requested for putting Amrit snan on hold'
President Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad, Shri Mahant Ravindra Puri has told TOI, “The administration has requested us not to come for Amrit Snan and we are presently staying back although the procession comprising the seers and Naga Sadhu are ready to move ahead for the Snan but as for now, it is put on hold. We will be taking the future course of action soon.”
05:30 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live Updates: Stampede reported at Sangam Nose area
A stampede occurred at the Sangam Nose area of the Maha Kumbh around 1:00 am on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, as a large number of devotees gathered at the site. In the aftermath of the incident, the second Amrit Snan has been temporarily suspended.
05:30 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: More than 15 crore take holy dip
More than 15 crore devotees have taken dip in the holy waters so far. As the second Amrit Snan takes place on Mauni Amavasya, thousands of devotees have gathered for the sacred ritual. In the first 15 days of the Mahakumbh, which began on January 13, over 15 crore pilgrims have participated in the holy dip.
05:29 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: Devotees take holy dip in Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya (Video)
05:27 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: Devotees take holy dip at sangam on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya'.
05:27 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: Akhara Parshad has cancels the Amrit Snan
President Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad, Shri Mahant Ravindra Puri has told TOI, “The administration has requested us not to come for Amrit Snan and we are presently staying back although the procession comprising the seers and Naga Sadhu are ready to move ahead for the Snan but as for now, it is put on hold. We will be taking the future course of action soon.”
05:26 (IST) Jan 29
Mauni Amavasya 2025 Live: Stampede reported at Sangam Nose area of the Maha Kumbh
A stampede occurred at the Sangam Nose area of the Maha Kumbh around 1:00 am on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, as a large number of devotees gathered at the site. In the aftermath of the incident, the second Amrit Snan has been temporarily suspended.
Stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj has resulted in 30 deaths and 36 injuries. While 25 victims have been identified, efforts are ongoing to ascertain the identities of the remaining five.
"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. 36 injured are undergoing treatment at the local medical college," said DIG Kumbh Mela Vaibhav Krishna.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured that the situation is under control despite the overwhelming presence of 8-10 crore devotees. "Since the Mauni Amavasya mahurat began last night, a significant number of devotees have been arriving. The Prime Minister has assessed the situation four times so far. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Governor Anandiben Patel are also receiving continuous updates," he said.
Authorities have urged devotees to avoid overcrowding at Sangam Nose, as multiple ghats have been set up across the Kumbh area. Saints have suggested that devotees take their holy dip first, with Akharas proceeding once the crowd size decreases.
To assist devotees, the Mela administration has issued a helpline number, 1920. The Railways have arranged special trains from Prayagraj to facilitate the return of pilgrims. Medical teams are on standby, ensuring proper treatment for the injured.
Security forces are monitoring key areas, including Sangam Nose, Nag Vasuki Marg, and Sangam Marg, to prevent further incidents. The administration has urged devotees to ignore rumors and follow official safety guidelines.
PIL filed in Supreme Court seeking directions, policy and regulations to state governments to prevent stampede at crowded places like Maha Kumbh.
PIL filed by a lawyer sought direction that VIP movement shall not affect or create danger to the common devotees' safety and maximum space for entry and exit of devotees at Maha Kumbh shall be provided.
The PIL also sought direction to Uttar Pradesh government to submit status report on Maha Kumbh 2025 stampede incident that took place on January 29 and also direct to initiate legal action against the persons, authorities and officials for their negligent conduct.
"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. 36 injured are undergoing treatment at the local medical college," said DIG Kumbh Mela Vaibhav Krishna.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured that the situation is under control despite the overwhelming presence of 8-10 crore devotees. "Since the Mauni Amavasya mahurat began last night, a significant number of devotees have been arriving. The Prime Minister has assessed the situation four times so far. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Governor Anandiben Patel are also receiving continuous updates," he said.
Authorities have urged devotees to avoid overcrowding at Sangam Nose, as multiple ghats have been set up across the Kumbh area. Saints have suggested that devotees take their holy dip first, with Akharas proceeding once the crowd size decreases.
To assist devotees, the Mela administration has issued a helpline number, 1920. The Railways have arranged special trains from Prayagraj to facilitate the return of pilgrims. Medical teams are on standby, ensuring proper treatment for the injured.
Security forces are monitoring key areas, including Sangam Nose, Nag Vasuki Marg, and Sangam Marg, to prevent further incidents. The administration has urged devotees to ignore rumors and follow official safety guidelines.
PIL filed in Supreme Court seeking directions, policy and regulations to state governments to prevent stampede at crowded places like Maha Kumbh.
PIL filed by a lawyer sought direction that VIP movement shall not affect or create danger to the common devotees' safety and maximum space for entry and exit of devotees at Maha Kumbh shall be provided.
The PIL also sought direction to Uttar Pradesh government to submit status report on Maha Kumbh 2025 stampede incident that took place on January 29 and also direct to initiate legal action against the persons, authorities and officials for their negligent conduct.
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