A stampede broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela on Mauni Amavasya, causing panic among millions of devotees gathered for the ‘Amrit Snan’ in Prayagraj. Several injuries were reported, leading to the cancellation of the ritual by the Akharas.

At least 15 people are feared to be dead in Sangam after a “stampede-like" situation broke out in the wee hours on Wednesday.

The Mahakumbh, the largest religious gathering in the world, which kicked off on January 13 in the revered city of Prayagraj, will celebrate its seco