After the stampede before the royal bath of Mauni Amavasya in Prayagraj Mahakumbh, there is an atmosphere of fear among the devotees. Some are constantly mentioning there being a no-vehicle zone in Prayagraj,

The Prayagraj Maha Kumbh sees a massive turnout with over 31 crores bathing, amidst challenges and high-level visits. Read more about the events and controversies.

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.

A stampede at the Maha Kumbh on January 29 resulted in 30 deaths and 60 injuries as millions gathered for Mauni Amavasya. The Uttar Pradesh government announced ₹25 lakh assistance for victims' families and initiated a judicial inquiry into the incident.