several killed in stampede at India’s Maha Kumbh festival

Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela kills at least seven

"People kept stepping on us.  I am safe but  my mother  has died,"  said one woman

Stampede triggered when devotees surged to take holy dip  in river

Authorities  had expected record 100 million attendees

Opposition parties blame tragedy on 'mismanagement'

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