A deadly stampede at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj occurred early Wednesday, resulting in 30 deaths, mostly women. Thousands of pilgrims were caught in a sudden, uncontrollable surge. Survivors recounted chaos and insufficient police control, leading to horrific scenes of people being trampled. Many abandoned their pilgrimage after the tragedy.
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