"The stampede incident at Prayagraj Mahakumbh is extremely sad. I express my condolences to the families of the injured ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the stampede "extremely sad" and offered his "deepest condolences" to relatives of those killed, adding his wishes "for the speedy recovery of all injured." ...

The stampede happened when pilgrims tried to jump ... calling the incident "extremely sad" and extending his condolences. "Suddenly there was pushing in the crowd, and we got trapped.

(AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh) Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP The stampede began in the early hours ... Narendra Modi called the incident "extremely sad" and extended his condolences to those affected.

The stampede highlights ongoing challenges in managing ... Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the incident "extremely sad" and extended his condolences but did not confirm the number of fatalities.

"The accident that happened in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is extremely sad. My deepest condolences ... devotees had been critically injured in the stampede and are being treated in hospitals.

President of India Droupadi Murmu in a statement this afternoon called the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela “extremely sad”. “I express my condolences to the families of the injured devotees ...