Vaibhav Krishna, DIG Kumbh, said, “Footage of the incident will be thoroughly examined, including recordings from cameras installed at the site.”

Authorities worked in close coordination with police forces from these districts to regulate the movement of devotees, particularly around the heavily congested tent city and parking areas within 5 kilometers of the mela zone.

Nashik: District guardian secretary Eknath Dhawle has asked all govt agencies concerned to plan development and disaster management works for Simhasth.

A judicial panel investigating the Maha Kumbh stampede that claimed 30 lives visited the incident site at Prayagraj’s Sangam Nose on Friday, assessing security lapses and holding meetings with officials.

A stampede at the Maha Kumbh on January 29 resulted in 30 deaths and 60 injuries as millions gathered for Mauni Amavasya. The Uttar Pradesh government announced ₹25 lakh assistance for victims' families and initiated a judicial inquiry into the incident.