Prayagraj (UP), Jan. 29 -- Situation under control, claims UP Government

A few pilgrims were feared dead while several suffered injuries in a stampede at Sangam at the Maha Kumbh Mela here early this morning, official sources said.

The sources said that the incident took place at around 2 am due to heavy crowd pressure on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. However, the exact number of the injured is yet to be confirmed by the Mela administration or the Police.

The sources said that the injured have been admitted to the Central Hospital. It is being claimed that relief and rescue work was carried out and the situation is under control.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the entire incid...