Shimla, Jan. 29 -- Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, according to an official statement from the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

The CMO further cited CM Sukhu as saying that he expressed deep sorrow over the stampede that took place in the early hours of the morning at Mahakumbh.

The statement added that, he also prayed to the Almighty for peace for the departed souls and strength for the bereaved families to endure this irreparable loss.

Additionally, the Chief Minister extended his best wishes for the swift recovery of the injured devotees, the statement added.

Earlier in the day, President Dr...