UP Cops Made Us Declare Stampede Death as Heart Attack, Claim Kumbh Victim Kin
1 month, 1 week ago

UP Cops Made Us Declare Stampede Death as Heart Attack, Claim Kumbh Victim Kin

The Quint  

Despite police insistence, Mansingh demanded a post-mortem. When questioned about the allegations, Bhaskar Mishra, the police officer in charge of the Akhara, denied any wrongdoing. He asserted that Kamta Prasad died inside the Mahanirvani Akhara, 2–2.5 km away from the stampede site. Dismissing the family's allegations, he added, "Why would I force them to write that he died of a heart attack? Mishra further stated that he was informed of the death by Mahant Yamuna Puri Maharaj, the secretary of Mahanirvani Akhara.

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Stampede at New Dehli train station kills ‘unspecified number of people’
1 month ago

Stampede at New Dehli train station kills ‘unspecified number of people’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A stampede has killed an …

Kumbh stampede: Why no final death toll despite digitisation claims, Akhilesh asks in LS
1 month, 1 week ago

Kumbh stampede: Why no final death toll despite digitisation claims, Akhilesh asks in LS

New Indian Express  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday attacked the government in Lok Sabha alleging mismanagement at the Maha Kumbh and asked why no final digits are emerging about those who died in the stampede even though a lot is bring advertised about digitisation. The Kannauj MP also hit out at the Uttar Pradesh government saying the "double engine government is …

Government hiding Kumbh stampede death toll: Opposition
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Government hiding Kumbh stampede death toll: Opposition

The Hindu  

Keeping the heat on the government over the Kumbh stampede, the Opposition members in both houses of Parliament accused the Centre and the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Uttar Pradesh of hiding the death toll and other details of the tragedy. In Rajya Sabha, during the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay …

‘Kumbh stampede not very big, being exaggerated’ says Hema Malini; official figures show at least 30 killed, 60 injured
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Kumbh stampede not very big, being exaggerated’ says Hema Malini; official figures show at least 30 killed, 60 injured

The Hindu  

The Maha Kumbh stampede was not a "big incident" and is being "exaggerated", BJP MP Hema Malini said on Tuesday asserting the congregation is being managed very well. According to official figures released by the Uttar Pradesh government, at least 30 people lost their lives and 60 were injured in the pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area in Prayagraj. Samajwadi …

Akhilesh Yadav says government hiding Maha Kumbh stampede death toll
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Akhilesh Yadav says government hiding Maha Kumbh stampede death toll

The Hindu  

Accusing Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of hiding the number of people who were killed in last week’s stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, former U.P. Mr. Yadav also accused the BJP government of insulting sanatani tradition by asking the seers to postpone the ‘shahi snan’, a holy bath ritual performed during a unique celestial configuration. Parliament …

Release real Kumbh stampede death toll, give charge to Army: Akhilesh Yadav
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Release real Kumbh stampede death toll, give charge to Army: Akhilesh Yadav

India Today  

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party and alleged that the government is hiding the real death toll in the stampede that erupted at Maha Kumbh mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on January 29. While speaking on the motion of thanks to the President's address during the Budget Session in the Lok Sabha, Samajwadi Party …

Maha Kumbh stampede: 'Why hide death toll if there's no wrongdoing?' Akhilesh slams Centre in LS
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh stampede: 'Why hide death toll if there's no wrongdoing?' Akhilesh slams Centre in LS

New Indian Express  

The former UP chief minister also demanded strict action against those responsible and questioned why the government was suppressing the figures if there had been no wrongdoing. Sharpening his attacks on the Uttar Pradesh government, Akhilesh said that where proper arrangements should have been made, there was political campaigning instead. The SP chief mentioned that the "miraculous thing" is that …

Mahakumbh stampede: Two more West Bengal pilgrims succumb to injuries
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mahakumbh stampede: Two more West Bengal pilgrims succumb to injuries

Hindustan Times  

Two more people from West Bengal have died in the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, their family members said, taking the toll of fatalities from the eastern state to four. Amiya Saha from Baisnabnagar area of Malda district and 35-year-old Binod Ruidas from Jamuria in Paschim Bardhaman were also among the 30 pilgrims who died in …

'Yogi Govt Hiding Fatalities': Akhilesh Yadav's Big Claim Amid Maha Kumbh Stampede
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Yogi Govt Hiding Fatalities': Akhilesh Yadav's Big Claim Amid Maha Kumbh Stampede

ABP News  

In a stunning claim, the Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the government of Uttar Pradesh of hiding real figures of deaths in the Maha Kumbh stampede in order to avoid paying compensation to the deceased families. 30 Killed, 60 Injured In Maha Kumbh Stampede A senior official announced on Wednesday that 30 people have lost their lives and 60 …

Akhilesh Yadav's big claim: UP hiding exact death toll in Kumbh stampede
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Akhilesh Yadav's big claim: UP hiding exact death toll in Kumbh stampede

India Today  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, in a stunning claim, accused the Uttar Pradesh government of hiding the exact number of deaths in the Maha Kumbh stampede to avoid paying compensation to the families of the victims. Speaking to the media outside Parliament ahead of the Budget session, the Lok Sabha MP accused the Yogi Adityanath government of concealing information on …

Maha Kumbh stampede: ‘We fell on ground, people trampled over us for 40 minutes’: Man whose grandma died recounts horror
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh stampede: ‘We fell on ground, people trampled over us for 40 minutes’: Man whose grandma died recounts horror

Hindustan Times  

Three people, including two women, from Haryana were among those who died in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, in the early hours of Wednesday. Wife of Amit Kumar, a man from Haryana who died in the early morning stampede during the Maha Kumbh, weeps holding her child outside a mortuary in Prayagraj on Wednesday. …

India begins investigation after 30 killed in deadly Kumbh Mela stampede
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India begins investigation after 30 killed in deadly Kumbh Mela stampede

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The state government took almost 16 hours to provide …

Akhilesh Yadav blames BJP for Mahakumbh stampede, demands increased aid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Akhilesh Yadav blames BJP for Mahakumbh stampede, demands increased aid

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday slammed the BJP-led Central and Uttar Pradesh governments for the tragic stampede incident at Mahakumbh, which claimed the lives of at least 30 people and injured 60 others. Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, blasted the BJP-led Central and Uttar Pradesh governments on Thursday for the sad stampede disaster in Mahakumbh …

Islamic Body Demands Govt To Take Responsibility For Maha Kumbh Stampede: 'Life Of Common Devotees...'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Islamic Body Demands Govt To Take Responsibility For Maha Kumbh Stampede: 'Life Of Common Devotees...'

ABP News  

Islamic body Jamaat-e-Islami Hind demanded the Central and state governments take responsibility for the stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela that killed dozens of devotees in the early hours of Wednesday. It also called for immediate mitigation of irregularities in the arrangements at the Maha Kumbh Mela, saying the lives of common devotees also deserve VIP-like security. Engineer also said that …

Maha Kumbh: Cop on duty among 30 killed during stampede
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh: Cop on duty among 30 killed during stampede

Hindustan Times  

A sub-inspector deployed in the Sangam Nose area, where a stampede occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, died later in the evening. Prayagraj: Security personnel regulate the movement of devotees at Sangam on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya', during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. According to Jhunsi station house officer Pankaj Rai, sub-inspector …

Stampede tragedy hits Kumbh: Toll at least 30
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stampede tragedy hits Kumbh: Toll at least 30

Hindustan Times  

A pre-dawn stampede on the holiest day of the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday killed at least 30 people and injured another 60 in Prayagraj town after surging crowds burst out of police barricades to rush towards a narrow strip of the riverbank, trampling bystanders. An ambulance seen parked near a medical facility following a stampede at the Sangam area on …

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Mamata Govt To Send Team To Prayagraj To Assess Situation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Mamata Govt To Send Team To Prayagraj To Assess Situation

ABP News  

The West Bengal government on Wednesday has announced sending a team to Maha Kumbh as it did not receive any information from the Uttar Pradesh administration about the condition of pilgrims from the state after the stampede, a senior official said. Earlier in the day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered her condolences to the bereaved families in the …

What triggered stampede at Mahakumbh, killing 30? UP Police explains
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What triggered stampede at Mahakumbh, killing 30? UP Police explains

Hindustan Times  

The stampede that killed 30 people and injured more than 60 at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, took place due to pressure of the crowd, the Uttar Pradesh Police said on Wednesday. In its statement, the Uttar Pradesh government said that more than 50 ambulances rushed within two to three minutes by creating a green corridor to rescue people affected in the …

Mahakumbh Mela stampede: 4 Karnataka devotees among deceased
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mahakumbh Mela stampede: 4 Karnataka devotees among deceased

Hindustan Times  

At least four devotees from Belagavi lost their lives in a stampede during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, confirmed Karnataka police on Wednesday. Security and UP Fire and Emergency Services personnel help a boy during a stampede-like situation on 'Mauni Amavasya', at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. Mahakumbh Stampede LIVE: 30 dead, 60 injured; 25 identified, says DIG …

‘World-class system exposed’: Akhilesh Yadav targets Yogi government over Maha Kumbh stampede
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘World-class system exposed’: Akhilesh Yadav targets Yogi government over Maha Kumbh stampede

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has strongly condemned the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which has reportedly claimed 15 lives. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and devotees walk away after a stampede before the second 'Shahi Snan' at the Maha Kumbh Mela. Yadav also called for the Indian Army to take over the management of the Maha Kumbh …

30 dead, 60 injured in Maha Kumbh stampede
1 month, 3 weeks ago

30 dead, 60 injured in Maha Kumbh stampede

Deccan Chronicle  

Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 29: At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said. The pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area occurred as millions of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, considered one of the …

Maha Kumbh stampede highlights: 30 dead, 60 injured in Prayagraj; judicial probe ordered
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh stampede highlights: 30 dead, 60 injured in Prayagraj; judicial probe ordered

The Hindu  

“At least 30 people have lost their lives and 60 others have been injured in the stampede at the Maha Kumbh venue in Prayagraj,” said Vaibhav Krishna, DIG Mahakumbh. He added that the stampede took place between 1-2 a.m., when a huge crowd broke the barricades, which led to casualties. Multiple casualties took place as a stampede broke out at …

Heart attack and cold wave deaths at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh? Police initiates action on politically motivated handles spreading fake news and panic
2 months ago

Heart attack and cold wave deaths at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh? Police initiates action on politically motivated handles spreading fake news and panic

Op India  

The revered occasion of Maha Kumbh is in full swing in Prayagraj of Uttar Pradesh. On 14th January, a man was charged with disseminating misleading information on social media over the deaths of eleven devotees at Maha Kumbh, according to the police. He ran a Facebook account under the name “Rakesh Yadav Azamgarhiya” and alleged, “11 devotees have died of …

'What was govt doing?': Akhilesh Yadav on deadly stampede in UP's Hathras
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'What was govt doing?': Akhilesh Yadav on deadly stampede in UP's Hathras

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday raised questions about the Uttar Pradesh government's preparedness for the religious congregation in Hathras district where at least 107 people, mostly women, were killed in a stampede. If the government knew there would be a large gathering at an event, what did they do for their safety?” “The government is responsible for this,” …

UP Hathras Stampede: Policeman dies of heart attack after seeing piles of bodies
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UP Hathras Stampede: Policeman dies of heart attack after seeing piles of bodies

India TV News  

Over 110 devotees died and many others were injured during a stampede at a satsang in Hathras district's Fulrai village. Among the casualties, a policeman named Rajneesh suffered a heart attack after witnessing the tragic scene at Etah District Hospital and died on the spot. A devastating stampede at a satsang in Fulrai village, Sikandrarau area, Hathras, claimed the lives …

Don’t politicise stampede, says Akhilesh
12 years, 1 month ago

Don’t politicise stampede, says Akhilesh

The Hindu  

Two days after 36 persons were killed and at least 39 injured in a stampede at the Allahabad railway station, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said on Tuesday that it was not right to blame anyone until the investigations were through. Mr. Yadav parried questions on the stepping down of Urban Development Minister Azam Khan in charge of the …

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