Prayagraj, Jan. 29 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday expressed grief over the stampede at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and offered condolences to the families of the deceased.

At least 30 people were killed while 60 were injured in the pre-dawn stampede that occured at Maha Kumbh, according to officials. 25 bodies had been identified and the rest were yet to be identified.

"The incident is heart-wrenching. We express our deepest condolences to all those families who lost their loved ones. We have been in constant touch with the administration since last night," CM Yogi said while speaking to the media.

CM Yogi also announced financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh to the kins of the deceased, while adding that security...