Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath confirmed today that several devotees were “seriously injured” in a late-night incident at the Kumbh Mela.
The incident occurred between 1 am and 2 am on the Akhara Marg, where arrangements were made for the sacred Amrit Snan of the akharas. Some devotees reportedly climbed over barricades, leading to the critical injuries.
“They were immediately rushed to the hospital where treatment was promptly ensured,” the Chief Minister said after a high-level meeting in Lucknow.
Around 2 am, the blaring sirens of ambulances and police vehicles disrupted the serene atmosphere of the Kumbh Mela, which was otherwise filled with the continuous chants of mantras and shlokas echoing from loudspeakers across the vast religious gathering.
Authorities are investigating the incident, and additional safety measures are being implemented to prevent such occurrences during the remainder of the event.
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