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68 Hindu Pilgrims from Pakistan Participate in Sacred Dip at Mahakumbh

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1 year ago

February 7, 2025

The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj holds profound significance for Sanatan Dharma, drawing even Hindu devotees from Pakistan to partake in its spiritual offerings.
A group of 68 Hindu pilgrims from Sindh arrived at the Maha Kumbh to take a sacred dip in the Sangam and perform rituals to immerse their ancestors’ ashes.

The Pakistani devotees were awestruck by the divine beauty and impeccable arrangements of the event, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the rich spiritual and cultural experience of Mahakumbh 2025.

Mahakumbh is not only the largest congregation associated with the Sanatan faith but also one of the most important religious and spiritual events worldwide. Devotees from around the globe are flocking to Prayagraj to join this grand celebration of faith and tradition. Among them, a delegation of 68 Sanatan followers from Pakistan’s Sindh and Punjab provinces made their way to the Sangam Ghat to participate.

This group traveled to Prayagraj on a special visa to perform rituals for their ancestors’ ashes. Mahant Ramnath Ji, who led them, noted that prior to their visit to Prayagraj, they had been to Haridwar, where they immersed the ashes of nearly 480 ancestors and conducted ceremonies for their spiritual peace. After this sacred act, they continued to Prayagraj to immerse themselves in the holy waters of the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh, praying for the liberation of their ancestors’ souls.

The devotees expressed that their strong connection to the Sanatan faith and the spiritual allure of Mahakumbh compelled them to this holy site. They had long cherished the dream of participating in Mahakumbh, taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, and returning with sacred water. This journey was not merely their desire—it was the hope of their ancestors as well.

Grateful for their experience, the devotees extended their thanks to the Government of India and the Yogi Adityanath administration of Uttar Pradesh, recognizing their role in facilitating their participation in this magnificent event. They praised the arrangements at Mahakumbh, highlighting the ambiance, quality of food, and cleanliness as exceptional.

Reflecting on their experiences back home in Pakistan, they noted the restrictions on temple visits, making their participation in Mahakumbh all the more meaningful. They felt blessed not only for themselves but also for their parents and ancestors, who have now found peace.

Having listened to stories about the sacred land of Prayagraj and the Sangam since childhood, they expressed that bathing in the holy Ganga was a fulfillment of their life’s aspirations.

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Pickup Vehicle Crashes Into Divider, Two Killed Including Child

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2 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Namma Kudla

Uttar Pradesh: A tragic road accident took place in Uttar Pradesh when a pickup vehicle lost control and crashed into a road divider.

The driver and a three-year-old girl died on the spot due to the impact of the crash. Nine passengers who were travelling in the vehicle sustained injuries. They were rushed to the district hospital for treatment.

Reports said the victims were travelling to their native village to celebrate the Holi festival. A video showing the horrifying scene of the accident has gone viral on social media.

Preliminary reports suggest that overspeeding may have led to the accident. Police have started an investigation into the incident.

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Five from Karnataka Killed in Car–Container Collision in Andhra Pradesh

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1 day ago

March 4, 2026

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Andhra Pradesh: Five people from Karnataka were killed on the spot after the car they were travelling in rammed into a container truck from behind in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district on Tuesday.

The accident occurred near Gangavaram in Palamaneru while the victims were on their way to Tirupati temple from Bengaluru. According to police, the car crashed into the rear of a container vehicle with great force, leaving the vehicle completely mangled.

The deceased have been identified as Mohandas (71), Nagaraj (61), Kusuma (61), Jayanti (59), and Pooja (33). All of them were residents of Rajajinagar in Bengaluru.

Preliminary reports suggest that the impact of the collision was so severe that all five occupants died at the scene. Police have registered a case at the Palamaneru police station and further investigation is underway.

More details are awaited.

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Woman Kills Ex-Lover Over Blackmail in Ballia

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3 days ago

March 2, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh: A married woman allegedly killed her former lover in Ballia after he blackmailed her with private videos, police said.

According to police, the victim was identified as Pankaj Gupta, a resident of Azamgarh. He was reportedly in a relationship with the woman from a nearby village.

Police said the woman wanted to end the relationship. However, Gupta allegedly began blackmailing her using obscene videos and harassed her repeatedly.

Unable to bear the threats, the woman informed her brother and sister-in-law. The trio allegedly planned the murder during a wedding function on February 5.

On February 7, they allegedly called Gupta to the village on a pretext. He was strangled to death, police said. The accused then poured acid on his face to hide his identity and tried to destroy evidence.

An unidentified body with a disfigured face was found on February 10. The crime was later solved during the investigation.

Police have arrested three accused, including the woman, and sent them to judicial custody. Efforts are on to arrest other suspects involved in the case.