Assam: Hailakandi Businessman Niti Ranjan Paul Dies in Kumbh Mela Stampede

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Silchar Hailakandi’s businessman Niti Ranjan Paul died in the Kumbha Mela stampede during the sacred ritual bath on Mouni Amavasya night. His wife Gayatree Paul was also injured and presently undergoing treatment in a hospital in Prayagraj.

Paul, the owner of Om Sweets, along with 17 others had travelled to the Kumbh Mela to partake in the auspicious bathing ritual when the unfortunate incident took place. Sources close to him said, he fell sick and tried to return from the procession leading to the Holi dip centre they had chosen. But he fell as a wave of crowd coming from the opposite direction was moving fast. 

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