Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela: Safety Urged

• Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath urged devotees to follow safety protocols during Maha Kumbh 2025, advising them to bathe at nearby ghats instead of the crowded Sangam Nose.
• A stampede-like situation occurred early Wednesday due to barrier breakage, causing injuries. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the injured are receiving treatment.
• PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation, assuring full support. Spiritual leaders appealed to devotees to avoid the Sangam Ghat for safety.

Source: The Economic Times, The Economic Times, Business News India, Times Now News