Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has directed the Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela Officer to decide on compensation for the widow of stampede victim Mohanlal Ahirwar.

Ramkali Bai, the petitioner, stated that despite having her husband's death certificate, she has received no aid. The court ordered her to appear before the Mela Officer on October 30 with all documents and mandated a lawful decision by November 13.

The 2025 Mahakumbh stampede on January 29 killed 30 people. The UP government had announced ₹25 lakh for each victim's family.

SP's detention ordered for threatening petitioner

The Allahabad High Court severely reprimanded Farrukhabad SP Aarti Singh after hearing a habeas corpus petition alleging she intimidated the petitioner and illegally detained two family members for a week.

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