A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court after a tragic stampede at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, where 30 people lost their lives and over 60 were injured. The plea urges the court to implement strict safety measures, multilingual information boards, and medical teams at the event. It also demands legal action against negligent authorities and a detailed status report on the January 29 incident to prevent future disasters.
Amitabh Thakur has filed a plea in the NGT over the failure to implement its December 2024 directives during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The plea highlights non-compliance with critical instructions to maintain Ganga and Yamuna water quality and prevent pollution, posing serious risks to the safety of millions of pilgrims.