36 killed as stampede mars India's Kumbh festival
- Published: 10 Feb 2013 at 12.44
- Online news: World
At least 36 people died in a terrifying stampede as pilgrims headed home from India's Kumbh Mela religious festival, which drew a record 30 million people to the banks of the Ganges.
Officials stand among some of the travellers that were killed during a stampede at the railway station in Allahabad, on February 10, 2013. At least 36 people died in a terrifying stampede as pilgrims headed home from India's Kumbh Mela religious festival, which drew a record 30 million people to the banks of the Ganges.
Dozens more were injured in the crush on Sunday evening at a railway station, marking a tragic end to the most auspicious day of the 55-day Hindu festival in northern India, the world's largest gathering of humanity.
This article is older than 60 days, which we reserve for our premium members only.You can subscribe to our premium member subscription, here.
