Hyderabad, Jan. 31 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, January 31, expressed its condolences and solidarity with India over the victims of the stampede in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj City during the ongoing MahaKumbh Mela.

The incident which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, January 29, claimed the lives of at least 30 people andinjured over 90 devotees.

In a statement, the ministry of foreign affairs expressed its condolences to the government and the families of the victims of the tragedy. The government wished a speedy recovery for all the injured, Emirates News Agency WAM reported.

The pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area occurred as millions of pilgrims jostled for space to take a dip on Mauni Amavasya considered on...