Kotpad 30th January 2025 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a compensation of ₹25 lakh for each family of the deceased in the recent Maha Kumbh stampede at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam during the Mauni Amavasya ‘Amrit Snan‘. He has also ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident, forming a three-member commission led by former Justice Harsh Kumar, with former Director General of Police VK Gupta and retired IAS officer DK Singh as members.
The stampede resulted in at least 30 fatalities and 60 injuries. Preliminary reports indicate that a massive crowd broke through barricades, leading to the tragic incident. Rescue operations are ongoing, with senior officials assessing the situation in Prayagraj.
Chief Minister Adityanath expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and emphasized that the judicial commission will thoroughly investigate the circumstances leading to the disaster. He also directed the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police to visit Prayagraj to oversee the situation.