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Lost and found at Kumbh: Relief for some, uncertainty for others

IndiaTimes Thursday, 30 January 2025 ()
During the Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh, a stampede caused chaos and separated pilgrims from their families. People like Leena Sahoo and Mukesh Chauhan experienced the anguish of searching for lost loved ones amidst the crowd. While some were reunited, others continued to search in vain.
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