Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to the stampede incident as “extremely sad” and conveyed his “deepest condolences” to the devotees who have lost their dear ones.
At least 15 individuals are said to have lost their lives in the “stampede-like scenario” at Mahakumbh Mela. So far, there has been no formal verification of the precise death toll in the incident.
PM Modi stated in a post on X that the stampede at Mahakumbh Mela early Wednesday was “extremely sad.”
“The accident that happened in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is extremely sad. My deepest condolences to the devotees who have lost their loved ones in this. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured. The local administration is engaged in helping the victims in every possible way,” the Prime Minister tweeted.
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PM Modi talked about the incident during a rally in Delhi as well.
“A devastating incident happened in Kumbh. Numerous individuals lost lives and sustained injuries. I extend my sympathies to their relatives. I hope the wounded recover quickly. I am in regular communication with the Uttar Pradesh government,” he stated.
The Prime Minister stated that morning bathing was temporarily halted because of the incident, but it eventually continued and is proceeding without issues.
Ambulances quickly arrived at the scene, and the wounded were transported to a temporary hospital set up in the Kumbh Mela area. Officials urged the worshippers to leave the area after they had bathed in the Sangam.
