A stampede during the Maha Kumbh Mela in India has resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident took place on the most auspicious day of the Hindu festival, which was expected to draw a record 100 million attendees. Authorities are investigating the cause of the stampede, as the scale of the tragedy has raised concerns over crowd management during such massive gatherings.

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