The government of Uttar Pradesh, India, has confirmed that 30 people were killed in a stampede at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday night.
It is reported that 60 people were injured in the accident.
Meanwhile, expressing grief over the incident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh INR each to the families of the deceased.