Guwahati, Jan. 29 -- At least 30 people have lost their lives and 60 others have been injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh venue in Prayagraj.

The incident occurred between 1 am and 2 am on Wednesday, as millions of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip during Mauni Amavasya at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh, leading to the tragic casualties.

Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath announced that a judicial inquiry into the incident will be initiated.

The inquiry will be conducted by a three-member commission, headed by Justice Harsh Kumar, with former DG VK Gupta and retired IAS officer DK Singh.

The government has been closely monitoring the situation from the Chief Minister's control room, the Chief Secretary...