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In response to a devastating stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, where at least 30 lives were lost and more than 60 were injured, the Uttar Pradesh government has directed a series of strict measures.

A police guard who did not want to be identified said a second stampede had occurred but "help reached in time" and the situation was contained. Senior police officers did not res