Maha Kumbh festival

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As Millions Rush to Dip in Sacred Waters, a Deadly Stampede

'There Was No
Chance for Escape,
There Was Pushing
From All Sides'

Jan 29, 2025 7:39 AM CST

'There Was No Chance for Escape, There Was Pushing From All Sides'

Doctor says at least 17 were killed in stampede at Maha Kumbh festival in India

(Newser) - At least 17 people were killed and many more injured in a stampede at the world's largest religious gathering early Wednesday, a doctor at a government hospital said, as millions of pilgrims rushed to dip in sacred waters during the Maha Kumbh festival in northern India. Wednesday was a...

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