At least 30 pilgrims were killed and over 60 injured during a stampede at Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh event on Wednesday. The tragedy occurred as crowds surged for a dip at the Sangam on the auspicious 'mauni amavasya', causing barricades to collapse and leading to chaos. CM Yogi Adityanath announced ex gratia for victims' families and initiated a judicial probe.
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