Maha Kumbh 2025: Stampede breaks out, casualties feared

A stampede broke out at the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday, before the 'Amrit Snan' during 'Mauni Amavasya', with an anticipated attendance of 10 crore devotees.

Ambulances were rushed to the ghat and injured persons were taken to the central hospital inside the Mela ground for treatment. Officials said that several people were brought death to the hospital.

Talking about the stampede at the Maha Kumbh, special executive officer Akanksha Rana said, "On the Sangam routes, a stampede-like situation arose after some barriers broke. Some people have been injured. They are under treatment. It is not a serious situation..."

Stampede reported from Sangam nose area of Maha Kumbh at around 1:00 am. Following the incident, the second Amrit Snan has been put on hold.


President Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad, 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.”

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The Akhara Parshad has cancelled the 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.

“We will be taking the third Amrit Snan on February 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.

The Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya stands as the principal ceremony of the Maha Kumbh. The occasion is particularly notable this year due to 'Triveni Yog', an exceptional astronomical phenomenon occurring after a gap of 144 years, enhancing the day's religious importance.