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We humbily request all devotees do not come to the main bathing spot,
said one festival staffer, his voice crackling through his megaphone I heard the news and saw the bathing site,
attendee Sanjay Nishad told AFP There were multiple stampedes. There were at least 200 injured and I’d say around 50 dead. I saw them with my own eyes.”
One paramilitary officer at the scene said We were trapped when the crowd became uncontrollable. A lot of us fell, and people were pushing,
The police could not anticipate the crowd. They had no control. Had they been prepared, this could have been prevented,
As per the information that I've received, a stampede-like situation occurred at Sangam Nose after a barrier broke. Some people were injured in the incident. No one is serious and the injured are getting the required treatment."
Prayagraj Mela Pradhikaran OSD Akansha Rana said 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'."
Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad president Mahant Ravindra Puri said Some people have got injured and have been hospitalized after a barrier broke at the Sangam. We are yet to have the exact count of those injured,
news agency Press Trust of India (PTI) quoted an official on duty, Akanksha Rana, as saying At least 15 people have died for now. Others are being treated,
said the doctor in Prayagraj city, speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to talk to media
