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Indian officials have confirmed that 30 people have died in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh festival.
Local media reports put the number of casualties at 40 - with critics accusing officials of suppressing the extent of the tragedy.
The Maha Kumbh Mela - being held in the north Indian city of Prayagraj - is observed once every 12 years and is expected to see 400 million people attend before festivities wrap up next month.
Neha Poonia has more.
Local media reports put the number of casualties at 40 - with critics accusing officials of suppressing the extent of the tragedy.
The Maha Kumbh Mela - being held in the north Indian city of Prayagraj - is observed once every 12 years and is expected to see 400 million people attend before festivities wrap up next month.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Duration: 55 seconds