Tragedy strikes Ujjain Kumbh Mela, stampede kills five
Tragedy struck the Kumbh Mela in Ujjain as a major stampede killed at least five people in the town on Thursday evening, news reports said.
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela takes place once every twelve years and attracts millions of devotees.
The stampede took place after heavy rains uprooted pandals at the Kumbh Mela. An official said that the death toll could rise, as several persons have been injured, CNN-News18 reported. The condition of those injured was not immediately known.
An official also said that many people were feared trapped under the collapsed tents, as reported by Catch News.
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela takes place once every twelve years and attracts millions of devotees.
The stampede took place after heavy rains uprooted pandals at the Kumbh Mela. An official said that the death toll could rise, as several persons have been injured, CNN-News18 reported. The condition of those injured was not immediately known.
An official also said that many people were feared trapped under the collapsed tents, as reported by Catch News.
However, Kumbh Mela authorities have denied that the deaths were caused by a stampede.
The month-long Mela commenced from 22 April and will end on 21 May with the last Shahi Snan (royal bath).
Chintamani Malviya, the BJP MP from Ujjain said that while, strong tents were erected, they were uprooted because of the wind and an unexpected storm.
While the administration was worried about the possibility of stampedes on 22 April, 9 May and 21 May, when the 'shahi snan' ceremony was to take place, the sudden rainfall on Thursday appears to have caught the authorities unaware.
With inputs from agencies
The month-long Mela commenced from 22 April and will end on 21 May with the last Shahi Snan (royal bath).
Chintamani Malviya, the BJP MP from Ujjain said that while, strong tents were erected, they were uprooted because of the wind and an unexpected storm.
While the administration was worried about the possibility of stampedes on 22 April, 9 May and 21 May, when the 'shahi snan' ceremony was to take place, the sudden rainfall on Thursday appears to have caught the authorities unaware.
With inputs from agencies
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