Probe ordered after 30 deaths at world’s largest religious festival in India - Indian authorities have released an official statement on the death toll but it is expected to rise

A senior police officer said at least 30 people died as a crowd panicked at the Hindu Kumbh Mela mega-festival in the northern city of Prayagraj.

A deadly stampede at Triveni Sangam ghat during Mahakumbh 2025 resulted in at least fifteen deaths as devotees gathered for Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan. Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences and is coordinating relief efforts with Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister.