‘Mahakumbh Stampede’ Trends on Social Media, Users Express Anger at Police and Administration
Mahakumbh Nagar (UP) : A tragic stampede during the second Amrit Snan at the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on Tuesday night at Sangam Nose has resulted in the death of over 25 devotees, while several others have been critically injured. The injured have been admitted to the Central Hospital in Sector 2 of the Mahakumbh area. The stampede occurred due to an overwhelming crowd surge at the Sangam Nose, leading to chaos and panic. However, the Mela administration has not yet officially confirmed the number of casualties.
#MahakumbhStampede Trends on Social Media
Following the tragic incident at Sangam Nose, social media has been flooded with posts, photos, and videos related to the stampede. The hashtag #MahakumbhStampede has started trending across all major platforms, reflecting the public outrage and concern over the disaster. Within just a few hours, thousands of posts related to the incident have surfaced online.
Over 13,000 Posts on X (Formerly Twitter)
The hashtag #MahakumbhStampede quickly gained momentum on X (formerly Twitter), with over 13,000 posts within hours of the tragedy. Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram have also witnessed a surge in content related to the incident. Social media users are not only sharing updates, photos, and videos but are also raising serious questions about police and administrative failures in handling the massive crowd at Mahakumbh. Many users have directly blamed the authorities for the lack of proper crowd control measures.
Users Express Outrage on Social Media
@PretMeena posted on X:
“A stampede during the Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya at Sangam Ghat in Mahakumbh, Prayagraj, has resulted in 17 deaths and several injuries. Who is responsible for these deaths? The government or the Mela administration? No one will take responsibility, just prayers for peace. Om Shanti.”
@ShivamPandey__7 wrote:
“A stampede at Sangam Nose in Mahakumbh, Prayagraj, ahead of Mauni Amavasya has led to 14 deaths and several injuries. The Akhara Parishad has decided to cancel the Amrit Snan. Everyone is urged to maintain peace. Was this tragedy caused by VIP culture?”
Authorities Under Pressure, Investigation Ordered
In response to public outrage, the Mela administration has called for an emergency meeting and ordered an investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, authorities have urged devotees to remain calm. However, the key question remains: Why was crowd management overlooked at such a massive religious gathering? Who will be held accountable for this tragic loss of lives?