During the Mahakumbh at Prayagraj, a tragic stampede occurred amidst millions during the sacred Mauni Amavasya, causing untold casualties. The exact count remains unknown. Even as leaders like Prime Minister Modi and CM Yogi expressed their condolences over this heartbreaking event, many are questioning administrative preparations. From commoners to the opposition, fingers point at the management.
Despite the deployment of extensive security and expenditures, how did the crowd control fail so drastically? The arrangements at the Sangam site, where safety should have been a priority, were critically questioned. The tragedy unfolds more as we explore what went wrong at the ghats.
With an extensive deployment of security personnel across various sectors, why did the Sangam site face such a lack of control? The crowd's unrestricted movement suggests a failure in the one-way system. Moreover, the public was found sleeping near the ghats, a significant oversight in the administrative protocol. While the complete truth about the stampede is yet to emerge, the administration's accountability, or lack thereof, becomes a dark footnote in the annals of this religious festival.
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On the auspicious night of Mauni Amavasya, millions gathered at Tirthraj Prayag for a holy dip. As saints and mahants bathed, flowers showered from helicopters. However, within the first seven hours of Mauni Amavasya, catastrophe struck. The influx, persistent since 10 PM, led to a sudden surge after 2:30 AM, prompting ambulances to race through the fairgrounds.
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Eyewitnesses reported a stampede between poles 11 and 17 on the Sangam Nose, resulting in injuries and unverified fatalities. Despite official attempts to downplay the situation, the visible chaos and suffering tell a different story.
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In the aftermath, many were rushed to various hospitals, as the Amrit Snan was canceled by the Akharas. The authorities managed to restore arrangements within hours. CM Yogi, while campaigning in Delhi, was informed about the severe injuries, as PM Modi also showed concern for the departed souls.
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Counting the Dead and Injured: Uncertainty Prevails
The harrowing accident leaves a shadow of uncertainty over the actual casualties and injuries. Despite the unyielding crowd pressure breaking through barricades, chaos reigned supreme, raising questions about the effectiveness of crowd management strategies envisioned by officials like DIG Vaibhav Krishna.
The government's call for vacating the ghats went largely unheeded. This tragic stampede invites scrutiny and demands answers for its origins and ensuing management lapses. In Mauni Amavasya's aftermath, the fairgrounds now operate under an aura of restored order, yet the questions linger as deeply as the grief left behind.
