Maha Kumbh tragedy: 'Lack of crowd management, failure of police and admin, closure of roads led to stampede'

A stampede at Mahakumbh occurred due to severe crowd mismanagement, closed roads, and failed administrative efforts. Pilgrims report chaotic scenes, with some losing their loved ones amid the crush. Eyewitnesses describe the lack of separate entry and exit routes, and the confusion worsened by blocked roads and restricted boat movements.