Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the Maha Kumbh stampede, which left 30 dead and 60 injured. He announced financial aid for victims' families and ordered a judicial probe led by a three-member commission. Rescue efforts are underway, with senior officials assessing the situation in Prayagraj.
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