According to reports, investigators looking into the stampede that occurred on january 29 during the current maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj have turned their attention to a conspiracy theory that might have contributed to the terrible event that claimed the lives of thirty pilgrims.
 
The sources claim that authorities are analyzing data from over 16,000 cellphone phones that were reportedly active on the day of the tragedy in the Sangam Nose region, which is the stampede's ground zero. Many of those numbers were turned off at the time, according to the inquiry.
 
The sources said that CCTV video taken in the control room was being used to identify suspects using a facial recognition tool.
 
Ahead of the third Amrit Snan, which is set for monday morning in honor of Vasant Panchami, more reinforcements have also been sent to the area, and police are on high alert.
 
The last maha Snan will occur on maha shivratri on february 26, while the fourth will occur on Magh purnima on february 12.
 
At the auspicious bathing festival of Mauni Amavasya, a huge crowd of people gathered for a holy plunge, resulting in a stampede that wounded over 60 devotees in addition to the 30 victims, most of them were from Bihar. Police said the tragedy started when the throng leaped barricades and crushed others on the other side who were waiting for their turn.
 
A three-member judicial panel that the Uttar Pradesh government established to look into the stampede paid a visit to the scene on Friday.
 
The panel has one month to complete its inquiry and turn in a report.
 
The maha Kumbh, which has been celebrated for 12 years, began on january 13 and will last until february 26. At the world's largest spiritual gathering, the Uttar Pradesh government, which is sponsoring the fair, anticipates that over 40 crore pilgrims would attend.
 
 
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03/02/2025 10:12 AM