Updated 13:36 IST, January 29th 2025
Maha Kumbh Stampede: Over 30 Feared Injured, PM Modi, Amit Shah Dial CM Yogi - What We Know So Far
Maha Kumbh Stampede: Over 30 devotees are injured and casualties are feared; PM Modi, Amit Shah have called up CM Yogi - here's what we know so far...

Maha Kumbh Nagar: A stampede broke out in the wee hours of morning at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya ‘Amrit Snan’ with over 30 people injured and casualties feared. UP CM Yogi Adityanath has issued guidelines and PM Modi is also closely monitoring the situation - here's what we know so far about the Maha Kumbh Stampede…
Maha Kumbh Stampede: What We Know So Far
PM Modi Confirms Deaths at Maha Kumbh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered his deepest condolences to the devotees who lost their family members in the stampede at the Maha Kumbh, describing the tragedy as extremely saddening.
In a post on X, he said the local administration in Prayagraj is giving all possible help to the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
He said, "I have been speaking to Chief Minister Yogi ji and am in constant touch with the state government." A stampede broke out at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh early Wednesday as crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. Several casualties are feared.
While addressing a public gathering in the national capital ahead of the Delhi Polls, PM Modi has spoken about the stampede at Maha Kumbh and has confirmed deaths. He has said, "We have lost a few lives, several people are injured. I am saddened to lose lives on an auspicious day and am praying for the souls of those departed in the stampede." He further said, "I am constantly in touch with the state government."
Maha Kumbh Stampede: Over 30 Injured, Casualties Feared
A stampede broke out at around 2:30 am today at Maha Kumbh as massive crowd reached Prayagraj for ‘Amrit Snan’ on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya. Barricades near the Triveni Sangam were knocked off due to the unprecedented rush, resulting in a chaos and a stampede broke out; over 30 devotees including women have been injured and casualties are also feared.
PM Modi Dials UP CM Four Times, Issues Statement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has constantly been in touch with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and has called him up four times in the past few hours, to take stock of the situation. PM Modi is closely monitoring the situation. Home Minister Amit Shah has also called up the UP CM after the stampede broke out.
PM Modi has also issued a statement via his social media platform on ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter); the post read, “The accident that happened in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is extremely sad. My deepest condolences to the devotees who have lost their loved ones in this. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured. The local administration is engaged in helping the victims in every possible way. In this regard, I have spoken to Chief Minister Yogi ji and I am constantly in touch with the state government.”
Maha Kumbh 2025: Essential Helpline Numbers
Here is a list of essential helpline numbers for those who are in Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh or have their loved ones visiting the religious gathering…
- Maha Kumbh Helpline Number: 1920
- Mela Police Helpline Number: 1944
- Fire Services Number: 1945
- Food and Supplies: 1010
- Ambulance Helpline: 102/108
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Issues Guidelines
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted a message on social media platform X on Wednesday, advising devotees attending the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj to follow instructions issued by the administration.
"Mahakumbh-2025, Prayagraj, dear devotees, Please take your holy bath at the ghat nearest to you, and do not attempt to go towards the Sangam Nose. Kindly follow all the instructions given by the administration and cooperate in maintaining order," Yogi Adityanath wrote in his post. He also noted that a bath is taking place at all the ghats of the Sangam. "Do not pay any attention to rumors," the CM added.
What Led to the Stampede at Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya?
While an official statement to confirm the cause of the stampede-like situation is yet to be issued, it is the unprecented rush on Mauni Amavasya, which has triggered this tragic situation in Prayagraj. Thousands of thousands devotees thronged Maha Kumbh Nagar to bathe in the Triveni Sangam on this auspicious occasion, at a particular time, causing a stampede to break out. Eyewitnesses have also revealed that the crowd at Maha Kumbh was poorly managed and there was no one to help during the stampede.
Maha Kumbh Stampede: Eyewitness Accounts
One of the devotees who had come to Prayagraj to participate in the Mauni Amavasya ‘Amrit Snan’ and was unfortunately in the stampede, shared the horrific experience and how her son is injured and in a serious condition. She said, “All of a sudden, we got trapped and a stampede broke out; there was no place for us to enter or get out. People were watching and laughing at us… one of my sons is in a serious condition and I don't know how to manage everything alone.”
Another eyewitness, who had come to Prayagraj from Madhya Pradesh 's Chhatarpur district said, “There was no one to help and manage the crowd… a lot of people, at least 30-40 people have been injured, don't know how many of them are safe. My mother too, was injured and is serious… don't know if she is alive or not.”
Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan Resumes
The Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan, which had been halted following the stampede, has resumed. Devotees are gathering in large numbers at the Mahakumbh Mela on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, with security being tightened ahead of the Amrit Snan. Authorities are ensuring safety as the crowd continues to gather at ghat after stampede.
Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad president Mahant Ravindra Puri on Wednesday had said that due to the stampede-like situation at Maha Kumbh, the seers have called off their Mauni Amavasya's Amrit Snan. "You would've seen what happened in the morning, and that's why we have decided to... All of our saints and seers were ready for the 'snan' when we were informed about this incident. That's why we have decided to call off our 'snan' on 'Mauni Amavasya'," Mahant Ravindra Puri had told PTI Videos.
Maha Kumbh: Special Trains Not Cancelled
The Railways has planned to run more than 360 trains from the various stations in the Prayagraj region today. As of now, there is no plan to cancel any special train, says Ministry of Railways.
(Inputs from Agencies)
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Published 09:58 IST, January 29th 2025