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Maha Kumbh stampede: Survivors recall night they'd rather forget

IndiaTimes Thursday, 30 January 2025
Shukla Debnath, a 37-year-old NGO worker from Bengal, was trampled during a stampede at Maha Kumbh, causing her to lose consciousness. The lack of crowd control was evident, with no barricades or drop gates segregating the crowd, leading to panic and injuries among pilgrims.
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