New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has expressed sadness over the casualties of devotees in an accident "caused by mismanagement" in Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. He also urged the devotees to exercise restraint.

"The news of casualties of devotees in an accident caused by mismanagement in Maha Kumbh is extremely sad," Akhilesh Yadav said in a post on X.

"We appeal to our government to: - Seriously injured people should be taken to the nearest best hospitals with the help of air ambulance and immediate medical treatment should be provided. - Arrangements should be made to identify the bodies of the deceased hand them over to their relatives and send them to their place of residence. - Urgent efforts should be made to ...