A stampede occurred on January 29 at the Triveni Sangam Ghats in Prayagraj during the `Amrit Snan` for the `Mauni Amavasya` festival, causing many deaths and injuries. The chaos started when barriers broke, leading to panic among the huge crowd. The injured were quickly taken to the nearby hospital, and rescue operations are still underway. In response, the authorities have asked the `Akharas` to delay their ritual baths for safety. Political leaders have expressed their condolences over the tragedy. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reacted to the incident, offering support and promising to investigate the cause of the stampede. Efforts are being made to prevent such incidents in the future