Many feared dead as stampede breaks out at Allahabad railway station

ALLAHABAD: At least six persons are feared and several injured in a stampede that broke out at Allahabad railway station on Sunday evening.

According to TV reports, the stampede broke out after a railing on a footoverbridge collapsed at the platform number 6 of Allahabad railway station.

Eyewitnesses, however, said that the stampede was triggered after police lathicharged people in order to control the huge rush at the station.

Many of the injured complained that administration delayed action by over 2 hours following the tragic incident.

Over three crore people converged at the Sangam for a holy dip on the occasion of " Mauni Amavasya" on Sunday, considered the most auspicious day during the 12-yearly congregation.

(More details are awaited)

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