Kaikeyi Devi, who witnessed her husband being trampled, described the horrific scene, saying, "He was dragged in the chaos...but he never came [back]." Similar sad tales echoed from other families, as they recounted delays in medical assistance when their loved ones were in dire need. Taposh Roy shared the painful experience of seeing his brother struggle for help without any prompt action from authorities.
The overwhelming atmosphere of loss is intensified for those still searching for missing loved ones, like Manoj Kumar Sahni, who lamented, "I have been searching for him since the last three days."
In response to the tragic event, authorities have implemented heightened security measures and prohibited vehicles from entering the festival grounds until February 4, anticipating larger crowds for the next bathing day. The heartbreaking stories of loss, neglect, and search for closure underscore the human cost of this tragedy amid one of the world's largest religious gatherings.
The overwhelming atmosphere of loss is intensified for those still searching for missing loved ones, like Manoj Kumar Sahni, who lamented, "I have been searching for him since the last three days."
In response to the tragic event, authorities have implemented heightened security measures and prohibited vehicles from entering the festival grounds until February 4, anticipating larger crowds for the next bathing day. The heartbreaking stories of loss, neglect, and search for closure underscore the human cost of this tragedy amid one of the world's largest religious gatherings.
