New Delhi/IBNS, Jan. 29 -- Prime minister Narendra Modi has grieved the loss of lives caused by the stampede which broke out during the mega Hindu religious event Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj in the wee hours on Wednesday.

In an X post, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Maha Kumbh-2025, dear devotees come to Prayagraj. Take bath at the ghat of Mother Ganga near which you are, do not try to go towards Sangam Nose.

"All of you should follow the instructions of the administration and cooperate in making arrangements. People are bathing peacefully at all the ghats of Sangam. Do not pay any attention to any rumours."

Sources told the Indian news agency UNI that the incident took place around 2 am due to the...