Thu Jan 30 11:43:08 UTC 2025: ## Five Devotees Dead, Three Missing in Maha Kumbh Stampede
**Prayagraj, UP** – A tragic stampede during the auspicious Mauni Amavasya bath at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has claimed the lives of five devotees and left three others missing. Four of the deceased hailed from Gorakhpur, while one was from Siddharthnagar. The incident caused widespread panic and grief in both districts. Authorities are investigating the cause of the stampede and searching for the missing individuals. The news of this tragedy overshadowed other significant events reported from the region, including a Gorakhpur abduction case that concluded unexpectedly and a demolition drive in an unnamed UP city. A separate report details a cybercrime incident where a police officer lost ₹51,000 to online fraudsters.
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