Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela in India Claims 15 Lives

A tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, has resulted in the death of at least 15 people. The incident occurred early on [Date] as thousands of devotees were gathered for the holy dip at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers in Allahabad.
Authorities confirmed that the stampede occurred at a crowded bathing area, where pilgrims jostled to enter the sacred waters. Dozens of others have been injured in the chaos, with many suffering from broken bones and other injuries. Emergency medical teams were quickly deployed to the scene, and the wounded were taken to nearby hospitals.
Local police and organizing officials are investigating the cause of the stampede, with overcrowding and lack of proper crowd control measures being considered as potential factors. The Maha Kumbh Mela, which attracts millions of religious pilgrims every year, has often faced challenges related to crowd management during its month-long festivities.
In the wake of this tragedy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and called for immediate action to improve safety at future events.