'UP govt not releasing correct toll of Maha Kumbh stampede': Mamata Banerjee

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:58:57 +0000
India

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for allegedly hiding the true extent of the Maha Kumbh Mela tragedy, claiming higher fatalities and inadequate safety measures. She further alleged that the bodies of Bengal residents who died in the stampede were returned without proper documentation, complicating the compensation process for grieving families.