Thursday, January 30, 2025

Indian officials confirm 30 deaths at Kumbh Mela

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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.

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