A stampede during the Maha Kumbh Mela, a massive Hindu pilgrimage, has resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people. Millions of devotees gathered on the banks of the Ganges River in Haridwar, India, to take a holy dip during the festival. The incident occurred on Thursday when a surge of people in a crowd control area led to the tragic crush. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the stampede.
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A devastating stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh festival in India, resulting in the loss of at least 30 lives. The tragedy unfolded as millions of devotees gathered to take a holy dip in the Ganges River, a sacred ritual considered essential for spiritual purification.
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