Guwahati, Jan. 29 -- A stampede occurred at the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh Mela festival, resulting in at least 15 deaths.

The took place on Wednesday morning as massive crowds gathered for a holy dip in the Ganga on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.

Despite expectations of large crowds, with over 10 crore devotees anticipated, the Uttar Pradesh government had strengthened security and crowd-management systems.

However, the sheer number of pilgrims overwhelmed these measures, leading to chaos and tragedy, officials said.

The stampede occurred as pressure mounted due to the Mauni Amavasya 'Amrit Snan,' prompting the Mela administration to send people back. Announcements were made over the public addr...