A stampede at the Maha Kumbh on January 29 resulted in 30 deaths and 60 injuries as millions gathered for Mauni Amavasya. The Uttar Pradesh government announced ₹25 lakh assistance for victims’ families and initiated a judicial inquiry into the incident.

A fire broke out in the afternoon and was extinguished despite road access issues for fire engines. Maha Kumbh officer confirmed no casualties or injuries.

Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims expected to take part