Stampede-like situation at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj; 15 people feared dead

Prayagraj: 15 people are feared dead after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela Uttar Pradesh Prayagraj on Wednesday as scores of people turned up for a holy dip in the Ganga on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.

Mauni Amavasya is on one of the holiest days of the event, and lakhs had gathered at the site. A 'stampede-like' situation arose at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday, according to Special Executive Officer Akanksha Rana.

On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, over 80 to 100 million people are expected to gather at the Sangam Ghats.

The officer mentioned that the incident happened after some barriers in the area broke, leading to injuries. However, the injured were taken to the hospital and getting treatment and reiterated that it is not a serious situation.

"On the Sangam routes, a stampede-like situation arose after some barriers broke. Some people have been injured. They are under treatment. It is not a serious situation," she told reporters.

Further details on the incident are awaited.