A stampede-like situation occurred early Wednesday morning at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj as thousands of devotees gathered to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya. The chaos led to injuries and fatalities, prompting swift rescue operations.
CM Yogi Adityanath Appeals for Caution
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed to devotees to avoid the Sangam Nose area and instead use other designated ghats along the Ganga for their bathing rituals. He emphasized the availability of multiple safe ghats and urged cooperation with the administration to maintain order.
Rescue Operations and Casualties
Rescue operations are ongoing, with injured individuals being treated at the central hospital inside the Mela grounds. According to sources, at least 15 bodies have been brought to the hospital, highlighting the severity of the incident.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Involvement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted CM Yogi Adityanath twice within an hour to monitor the situation and called for urgent relief measures. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended the Centre's full support for rescue and relief operations.
