A number of people have been killed and dozens more injured in a stampede at the world's largest religious festival in India. It is believed at least 15 people have been killed

At least seven people were killed and around 10 injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's biggest gatherings that occurs every 12 years.

A tragic stampede occurred early Wednesday at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj ahead of the 'Amrit Snan' on 'Mauni Amavasya'. Thousands of pilgrims gathered for the holy bath, causing chaos and leading to several injuries and casualties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives and prayed for the recovery of those injured. The state government is yet to confirm casualties.

A large number of devotees from Maharashtra, especially Pune, have headed to the Sangam in Prayagraj to take a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh on the occasion of ‘Mauni Amavasya’.

Hindu devotees and mystics have gathered in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, which is the largest religious congregation on Earth

Circle Officer-city Raebareli Amit Singh said that so far they have stopped around 40-50 vehicles, including around 10 large buses from going to Prayagraj

The stampede broke at the Sangam today as the Mahakumbh witnessed its second grand 'Amrit Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya with millions of devotees from around the world turned up in Prayagraj.

Several people were feared dead after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela or Great Pitcher Festival in north India's Uttar Pradesh State on Wednesday, as tens of millions gathered to take a holy dip on the six-week long event's most significant day.

At least 10 people are feared to have lost their lives following a stampede that occurred during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday morning. The mishap took place when a barrier collapsed as tens of thousands of pilgrims crowded the Triveni Sangam for the second Shahi Snan on Mauni Amavasya,

A stampede took place at the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj as scores of people turned up for a holy dip in the Ganga on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday morning. A score of ambulances rushed to the ghat and injured persons were taken to the central hospital inside the Mela ground for treatment.