BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed the deaths of four people from Belagavi at the stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday and assured that immediate steps have been taken.
“We have taken note of the deaths of Kannadigas. An air ambulance has been arranged. The DC is monitoring the situation, and we have also informed the ministers of Belagavi district”, said Siddaramaiah.
The CM added that the government is still awaiting information regarding the whereabouts of the eight other individuals reported missing. He stated, “There is no information about the eight missing persons. The concerned minister will announce compensation for the families of the deceased”.
A total of 30 people had died in the stampede that took place at the Mahakumbh at Prayagraj. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna held a presser and said that 25 bodies were identified while the rest were yet to be identified. Among the deceased, four are from Karnataka, one from Assam and one from Gujarat, the DIG said, adding that 36 people were being treated at a local medical college.
Meanwhile, UP DGP Prashant Kumar and Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh arrived in Prayagraj to inspect the stampede that occurred on January 29 on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. They will also oversee the security arrangements ahead of the third Amrit Snan scheduled for February 3 on the occasion of Vasant Panchami. (ANI)