LUCKNOW, Jan. 29 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday announced a judicial probe into the Mahakumbh-2025 stampede that left 30 dead and 60 injured on Mauni Amavasya. A three-member judicial commission has been tasked with submitting its report within a month.

The state government has also announced financial assistance of Rs.25 lakh for the families of each deceased. "The incident is not just heartrending but also a lesson for us," said Yogi, appearing visibly emotional.

The judicial panel, headed by retired Justice Harsh Kumar, includes former DGP VK Gupta and retired IAS officer DK Singh. "The judicial commission has been tasked with investigating the causes and circumstances of the stampede and recommending me...