'A surge of young men tore through crowd, trampling devotees'
A deadly stampede at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj occurred early Wednesday, resulting in 30 deaths, mostly women. Thousands of pilgrims were caught in a sudden, uncontrollable surge. Survivors recounted chaos and insufficient police control, leading to horrific scenes of people being trampled. Many abandoned their pilgrimage after the tragedy.
A deadly stampede at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj occurred early Wednesday, resulting in 30 deaths, mostly women. Thousands of pilgrims were caught in a sudden, uncontrollable surge. Survivors recounted chaos and insufficient police control, leading to horrific scenes of people being trampled. Many abandoned their pilgrimage after the tragedy.
