Crowd Tramples Sleeping Pilgrims at World’s Largest Religious Gathering
A tragic incident occurred at the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering, in India’s Prayagraj city. Thousands of devotees had gathered at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, to take a holy dip in the sacred waters. In the chaos, a large number of people were sleeping on the banks of the river, exhausted from the long journey and the intense heat.
As the crowd surged forward, a massive wave of people trampled over the sleeping pilgrims, causing widespread panic and chaos. Many of the sleeping devotees were crushed to death, with reports suggesting that over 20 people lost their lives in the stampede. The exact number of fatalities is still unknown, as many of the bodies were washed away by the river currents.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as “apocalyptic,” with people screaming and crying as they tried to escape the chaos. Many others were injured, with reports of broken bones, head injuries, and other serious wounds.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and grief, with many calling for improved crowd control measures at the Kumbh Mela. The event is held every 12 years and attracts millions of devotees from across the world.
