Top officials from Uttar Pradesh, including Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar and DGP Prashant Kumar, were present on a platform to assess the preparations for the Kumbh Mela. They carefully reviewed the arrangements in place,

Many were feared dead after millions of Hindu pilgrims at a huge Hindu festival in India rushed to bathe in holy river waters.

As per the official statement from Kumbh Mela Police in Uttar Pradesh, the fire affected at least 10 to 15 tents. These tents were affiliated to the Juna Akhara at the festival.