Belagavi, Jan. 30 -- Four people from Belagavi were among 30 people who died in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, in the early hours of Wednesday. The victims were part of a 30-member group that had travelled to the religious gathering.

Belagavi police commissioner Iada Marteen confirmed the deaths and said: "Official information was received from the police, local administration, and family members of the deceased. The victims were identified as Jyoti Hatrarwad (44) and her daughter Megha (24) from Vadagavi, Arun Koparde (61) from Shetti Galli, and Mahadevi Bavanur (48) from Shivaji Nagar."

Koparde's wife, Kanchana, was among those injured in the incident and is currently receiving treatment at a private ho...