UP chief secy, DGP take stock of stampede site and choke points
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UP chief secy, DGP take stock of stampede site and choke points

Hindustan Times  

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR/LUCKNOW UP chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and DGP Prashant Kumar on Thursday reached Prayagraj on the instructions of chief minister Yogi Adityanath and visited the Mela area to take stock of the ground situation post the Mauni Amavasya stampede. UP chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and DGP Prashant Kumar meet a woman undergoing treatment at SRN Hospital in Prayagraj on Thursday. After reviewing arrangements at the Mahakumbh Mela Central Hospital on Parade Ground, the officers went to Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital, met pilgrims injured in the stampede and directed doctors to provide the best treatment. Meanwhile, former divisional commissioner, UP Power Corporation Ltd chairman Ashish Kumar Goyal, former district magistrate and relief commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami also arrived in Prayagraj on the instructions of the state government.

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Maha Kumbh Stampede: Judicial Commission records statement of Prayagraj officials
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Judicial Commission records statement of Prayagraj officials

Hindustan Times  

The Judicial Commission investigating the stampede at Mahakumbh Mela on January 28 during Mauni Amavasya’s second Amrit Snan arrived in Prayagraj on Monday. The three-member commission, led by retired Justice Harsh Kumar of the Allahabad High Court, includes retired IAS officer DK Singh and retired IPS officer VK Gupta. During Monday’s proceedings, the commission sought detailed information about the crowd …

Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out
3 weeks ago

Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Five senior officials, including the Delhi Divisional Railway Manager, Additional DRM and Assistant Security Commissioner of the Railway Protection Force, were transferred on Tuesday, a fortnight after a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station killed 18 passengers headed to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out …

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because...'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because...'

India TV News  

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because.' Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said his government acted swiftly to prevent panic after the Mahakumbh stampede on January 29. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing a gathering of Indian Institute of Management and Indian Postal Service officials in Lucknow …

New Delhi stampede: Rail Bhavan gets into huddle
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi stampede: Rail Bhavan gets into huddle

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Under pressure from various quarters, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday held a series of meeting at the Rail Bhavan to take stock of the safety measures during heavy passenger rush. Vaishnaw also met and briefed Home Minister Amit Shah about the stampede at the New Delhi railway station. Railways announced the names of two high administrative group …

Railways Appoint 2 High-Ranking Officials To Investigate New Delhi Station Stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

Railways Appoint 2 High-Ranking Officials To Investigate New Delhi Station Stampede

ABP News  

New Delhi, Feb 16 Railways on Sunday announced the names of two high administrative group officials, who will be part of the inquiry committee constituted to probe the stampede at the New Delhi Railway station. The committee, which has commenced it inquiry, gave orders to secure all video footage of the New Delhi Railway Station. Northern Railway's Chief Public Relations …

Maha Kumbh stampede: SC terms ‘unfortunate’, refuses to entertain plea for enquiry
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh stampede: SC terms ‘unfortunate’, refuses to entertain plea for enquiry

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna remarked on Monday that the stampede deaths at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj was “unfortunate” but refused to entertain a petition to examine “lapses, negligence and utter failure of administration”. Appearing for the State of Uttar Pradesh, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi said the State has already constituted a three-member judicial commission to enquire into …

Mahakumbh: Supreme Court says stampede is an 'unfortunate incident', refuses to entertain PIL
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh: Supreme Court says stampede is an 'unfortunate incident', refuses to entertain PIL

India TV News  

Mahakumbh stampede: The Supreme Court on Monday said that the stampede at the Mahakumbh in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh is an 'unfortunate incident' and refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to put in place safety measures and guidelines for pilgrims from across the country. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar noted the …

Panel members begin probe into Kumbh stampede
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panel members begin probe into Kumbh stampede

Hindustan Times  

PRAYAGRAJ A three-member judicial commission began its investigation into the Maha Kumbh stampede on Friday as state authorities separately started probing if other such incidents took place at the mega religious festival on the same day, officials aware of the matter said. The panel, headed by retired Allahabad high court judge Harsh Kumar and comprising retired IPS officer VK Gupta …

Judicial Commission visits Maha Kumbh stampede spot
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Judicial Commission visits Maha Kumbh stampede spot

The Hindu  

A three-member judicial commission set up by the Uttar Pradesh government to investigate Wednesday’s stampede at the Maha Kumbh, which left at least 30 people dead and 60 injured, reached Prayagraj on Friday. Commission members visited the stampede spot at the Sangam Nose, a triangular area just before the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati. Identifying causes …

After Maha Kumbh stampede, come decongestion measures. Here’s how pilgrims continue to suffer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

After Maha Kumbh stampede, come decongestion measures. Here’s how pilgrims continue to suffer

Firstpost  

In the wake of the Maha Kumbh stampede tragedy in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the state government introduced strict decongestion measures, such as sealing district borders, to prevent overcrowding. As a result, a massive traffic jam and cancellation of trains have left thousands of pilgrims stranded in the spiritual epicentre without food, water, or shelter Buses and other vehicles piled up …

Three-member judicial commission to visit stampede spot on Jan 31
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Three-member judicial commission to visit stampede spot on Jan 31

Hindustan Times  

Justice Harsh Kumar led three-member commission set up to probe the Mahakumbh stampede, has assumed charge and will visit the spot of the incident in the mela area in Prayagraj on Friday. The state government had on Wednesday appointed the three-member judicial commission to ascertain reasons and circumstances that led to the incident and suggest measures to check such an …

UP brings new measures after stampede deaths rock Mahakumbh mela
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

UP brings new measures after stampede deaths rock Mahakumbh mela

Hindustan Times  

A day after at least 30 people were killed in a predawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh, the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday enforced stricter measures for better crowd management and safety of devotees as it restricted vehicular movement, cancelled VIP passes, increased security deployment, and ended needless restrictions on the pontoon bridges that connect the mela city. A lot …

Maha Kumbh stampede: Judicial commission to finish probe in a month
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh stampede: Judicial commission to finish probe in a month

The Hindu  

The three-member judicial commission set up by the Uttar Pradesh government to find the reasons behind the Maha Kumbh stampede has a month to wrap up its probe but will try to expedite it, panel head Harsh Kumar said on Thursday. Mr. Kumar, a retired judge, also told PTI that the commission members would soon visit Prayagraj. "We have taken …

Mahakumbh stampede: Judicial commission assumes office, CM deputes officials to ensure better management
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh stampede: Judicial commission assumes office, CM deputes officials to ensure better management

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: The three-member judicial commission, set up by UP CM Yogi Adityanath to probe the Mahakumbh stampede that claimed at least 30 lives and left 60 injured, assumed office on Thursday. The UP CM also introduced stricter safety measures in addition to deputing senior officials, previously posted in Prayagraj, to improve Mela management ahead of the upcoming Amrit Snan on …

Mahakumbh stampede: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav, other leaders express grief over tragedy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh stampede: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav, other leaders express grief over tragedy

India TV News  

Mahakumbh stampede: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav, other leaders express grief over tragedy Mahakumbh stampede: A pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area during the Mahakumbh on Mauni Amavasya early Wednesday resulted in at least 30 fatalities and 60 injuries. Mahakumbh stampede: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief over the tragic stampede that occurred at the Mahakumbh during the …

Mahakumbh stampede: CM Yogi issues directives on crowd management, traffic flow, check full guidelines
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh stampede: CM Yogi issues directives on crowd management, traffic flow, check full guidelines

India TV News  

Mahakumbh stampede: CM Yogi issues directives on crowd management, traffic flow, check full guidelines Mahakumbh stampede: Following the incident, Yogi Adityanath instructed officials to ensure that traffic remains smooth in the Mela area and unnecessary halts be avoided. A day after the Mahakumbh stampede, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a slew of guidelines on crowd and traffic management …

Mahakumbh stampede: Yogi announces judicial probe, report in a month
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh stampede: Yogi announces judicial probe, report in a month

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday announced a judicial probe into the Mahakumbh-2025 stampede that left 30 dead and 60 injured on Mauni Amavasya. “The judicial commission has been tasked with investigating the causes and circumstances of the stampede and recommending measures to prevent such incidents in the future,” Yogi said. Chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and DGP …

What triggered stampede at Mahakumbh, killing 30? UP Police explains
1 month, 3 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 …

Chaos, crowd, confusion at Maha Kumbh stampede during Shahi Snan | Photos
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chaos, crowd, confusion at Maha Kumbh stampede during Shahi Snan | Photos

Hindustan Times  

Chaos, crowd, confusion at Maha Kumbh stampede during Shahi Snan | Photos A stampede broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday at around 2.30 am as large crowd. A stampede broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday at around 2.30 am as large crowd gathered at the Sangam. 2 / 11 The …

Maha Kumbh Stampede Highlights: 30 Devotees Killed, 60 Injured; CM Yogi Announces Judicial Probe
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede Highlights: 30 Devotees Killed, 60 Injured; CM Yogi Announces Judicial Probe

ABP News  

Several people were injured after a stampede broke out at the Maha Kumbh in UP's Prayagraj on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. Prayagraj Mela Pradhikaran OSD Akansha Rana said, "As per the information that I've received, a stampede-like situation occurred at Sangam Nose after a barrier broke. Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad president Mahant Ravindra Puri said the stampede …

Stampede in Mahakumbh Updates: 30 people dead, 60 injured, says DIG Vaibhav Krishna
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stampede in Mahakumbh Updates: 30 people dead, 60 injured, says DIG Vaibhav Krishna

Firstpost  

Mahakumbh 2025 Stampede Updates: The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, amid a sea of crowds converging at the Sangam and all other ghats created along a 12-km long range of river banks for the Mahakumbh Multiple casualties were feared after a "stampede-like" situation broke out at the Sangam on Wednesday amid the ongoing Mahakumbh, as a large …

Mahakumbh Stampede LIVE: CM Yogi orders judicial probe, announces ex gratia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh Stampede LIVE: CM Yogi orders judicial probe, announces ex gratia

Hindustan Times  

Mahakumbh Stampede LIVE: Over 30 people have died, while 60 were injured after a stamped-like incident occurred at Mahakumbh mela being held in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, Mahakumbh DIG Vaibhav Krishna said on Wednesday A stampede took place at the Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Wednesday as large crowds thronged the ghats for a holy dip on the occasion of …

Mahakumbh stampede: Yogi Adityanath appeals devotees to avoid rushing towards 'Sangam Nose' for holy dip
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh stampede: Yogi Adityanath appeals devotees to avoid rushing towards 'Sangam Nose' for holy dip

India TV News  

Mahakumbh stampede: Yogi Adityanath appeals devotees to avoid rushing towards 'Sangam Nose' for holy dip Mahakumbh 2025: In view of the stampede, the Akharas called off their traditional 'Amrit Snan' for Mauni Amavasya, even as devotees in large numbers continued to take a dip at Sangam and other ghats in the Mela area. Kumbh Mela 2025: Mahakumbh Mela witnessed an …

Fine-tune arrangements for Mauni Amavasya, UP chief secy, DGP tell officials
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2 months, 1 week ago

Fine-tune arrangements for Mauni Amavasya, UP chief secy, DGP tell officials

Hindustan Times  

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR UP chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and DGP Prashant Kumar jointly reviewed arrangements at the Mahakumbh Mela area on Thursday to fine-tune the same for the second Amrit Snan of Mauni Amavasya on January 29. UP chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and DGP Prashant Kumar reviewing preparations at Mahakumbh Nagar on Thursday for the second Amrit Snan on …

Stampede-like situation at self-styled godman Dhirendra Shastri's event in Thane
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stampede-like situation at self-styled godman Dhirendra Shastri's event in Thane

Hindustan Times  

A stampede-like situation occurred during an event of self-styled godman Dhirendra Krishna Shastri in Mankoli Naka area of Maharashtra's Thane on Saturday. Dhirendra Kirshna Shastri is also known as Bageshwar Dham Sarkar and is the ‘peethadhishwar’ of Bageshwar Dham, a religious Hindu site in Gada village of Madhya Pradesh's Chattarpur district. Last month, a stampede took place during a religious …

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