Prayagraj, Jan. 29 -- At least 30 people have lost their lives in the stampede that occurred at the Maha Kumbh mela today, said a senior police official.

DIG Mahakumbh, Vaibhav Krishna told a news agency identity of 25 people have been confirmed whereas remaining five are yet to be established.

The stampede took place between 1 AM and 2 AM today.

About 90 people were taken to the hospital through ambulances. Of them, 30 persons died.

Official sources said a large number of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya which led to a stampede and many were injured.

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