Many were feared dead after millions of Hindu pilgrims at a huge Hindu festival in India rushed to bathe in holy river waters.

About 40 dead in multiple stampedes at huge Hindu gathering - Indian officials remain reluctant to provide a death toll as opposition parties criticise management of biggest gathering of humanity on E

The deadly stampede at the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 highlights the ongoing challenges of crowd management during large religious gatherings in India.