Questions are emerging regarding the stampede that occurred during the Mouni Amavasya night at the Mahakumbh. It is being questioned whether there were other stampedes besides the one at Sangam Nose on Tuesday-Wednesday night. Did DIG Vaibhav Krishna reveal the entire truth about the stampede-like situation at Jhusi? Is the death toll really just 30? When only five bodies remain to be identified, why were 24 photos placed outside the postmortem house? Alongside these questions, there's also the concern about where those who went missing during the Mahakumbh have gone. Despite three days having passed, many are yet to find their missing relatives.
Numerous people are tirelessly searching for their loved ones at the Mahakumbh. Anuradha is one such person; searching for her mother, she has been carrying her mother's photograph on her mobile for three days. Those separated in the chaos rush to the morgues, hoping to find their living relatives. Anuradha Devi has already reached the Prayagraj postmortem house, accompanied by her sister and son who searches for his grandmother. Anuradha, displaying a photo on her mobile, persistently seeks help from government aid centers and eventually finds her way to the morgue, yet the search is futile.
Source: aajtak
People Relentlessly Searching for Their Loved Ones
Following the Tuesday-Wednesday night stampede at Kumbh, authorities are now more cautious than ever. No gatherings are being permitted. Anuradha reflects on that moment, where she claims to have been trapped with her mother and others. Despite the separation, even after 72 hours, she hasn't found her mother. Anuradha from Bihar isn't the only one searching for her relatives. From Bihar to Bengal, from various districts of UP, individuals are looking for their loved ones in Prayagraj. Dwarika Singh from Sasaram is looking for his wife. He is now searching with his son, who’s in the army. Hospitals have been searched, the missing persons' center has been checked. There's a fear of hopes dwindling. Tears start to flow from his son’s eyes.
Meanwhile, Deepak Kumar from Rohtas district in Bihar is also searching for his mother, carrying her photograph. Similarly, Aditya, searching for his aunt and uncle, shows the photo and mentions that in this search, he has traveled 15 to 30-40 kilometers.
Source: aajtak
Why Were There 24 Photos Outside the Morgue When 25 Were Identified?
Two questions linger. The first is about those who remain missing even after 72 hours. Where are they? This brings the photo at the Prayagraj morgue into focus, showing 24 people. It was claimed that these images were shown to help people identify the missing. The second question arises soon after. On the day of the stampede, January 29th, DIG Vaibhav Krishna declared 30 deaths, with five bodies unidentified. Why, then, are 24 pictures being posted outside the postmortem house from January 30th onward for identification? Neither the hospital administration nor DIG Vaibhav Krishna have clarified why photos of 24 deceased, out of the identified 25, are displayed outside this postmortem house.
Source: aajtak
Rising Concerns Over the Death Toll in the Stampede
This raises the question of why, after any mishap, lists of the deceased and injured are usually released. Why then, after three days, has the list not been released in the Kumbh stampede? These questions regarding the death toll have been raised by the opposition as well. Amidst questions about the death toll, it's also true that there are 10 missing person centers set up for those lost in the fair zone. These centers aim to reunite the missing with their families. According to a report by Aajtak, at these missing persons' centers, eight out of ten people are successfully located by their loved ones. However, there remains 20% who either cannot provide contact details or a mobile number. These are usually senior individuals.
Speculation also questions whether the police administration initially concealed and now refuses to acknowledge a second stampede that occurred just after midnight on Tuesday-Wednesday near Sangam Nose. Several videos have emerged from people’s mobiles, now telling their truth. These videos display a road packed to the brim with hundreds of people, showing individuals who appear unconscious. What exactly occurred here? Eyewitnesses share their accounts, but Kumbh Mela's DIG Vaibhav Krishna states that the police have no information about a second stampede and will conduct an investigation. Regarding the videos that have come into discussion, DIG asserts that no one reported to the police.
