Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:48pm on 29 Jan 2025,Wednesday International
At least 30 people have died and 60 more were injured in a tragic crowd crush during the Kumbh Mela festival, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the tragedy and expressed condolences to the victims. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos at the Ganges River bank, with belongings scattered as people tried to escape the crush. Officials had expected up to 100 million attendees for the ritual bathing day. Despite the chaos, tens of thousands continue to attempt the holy dip, but the atmosphere remains subdued.
