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Will probe reports of '2nd stampede' at Maha Kumbh: DIG

IndiaTimes Friday, 31 January 2025
Witnesses cited by various media outlets reported several injuries following a supposed rerun of Wednesday's Akhara Marg stampede at 6am, as pilgrims moved en masse towards the ghats. Some accounts suggested 'six to seven casualties.' DIG (Maha Kumbh) Vaishnav Krishna stated Mela police will investigate, reviewing CCTV footage despite no initial information about the incident.
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