Many were feared dead after millions of Hindu pilgrims at a huge Hindu festival in India rushed to bathe in holy river waters.

About 40 dead in multiple stampedes at huge Hindu gathering - Indian officials remain reluctant to provide a death toll as opposition parties criticise management of biggest gathering of humanity on E

A number of people have been killed and dozens more injured in a stampede at the world's largest religious festival in India. It is believed at least 15 people have been killed