Prayagraj: A day after a tragic stampede in the Sangam area claimed 30 lives, the state authorities have imposed stringent measures to manage the crowd at the Mahakumbh. The destination for Mahakumbh mela has been designated a no-vehicle zone, VVIP passes have been revoked, and roads leading to the event have been converted into one-way routes to facilitate the movement of devotees.
Earlier on Wednesday, the stampede resulted in 30 deaths and left 60 others injured as millions of worshippers gathered to take a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya, one of the most significant occasions at the world’s largest religious gathering.
Following the incident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath convened a late-night video conference with top police officials and administrators from multiple districts, including Prayagraj, Kaushambi, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mirzapur, Basti, Jaunpur, Chitrakoot, Banda, Ambedkarnagar, Pratapgarh, Sant Kabir Nagar, Bhadohi, Rae Bareli, and Gorakhpur.
Here are the 5 key changes:
Complete No-Vehicle Zone: Entry of all types of vehicles is strictly prohibited in the Maha Kumbh fair area.
VVIP Passes Canceled: No special passes will allow vehicle entry, eliminating any exceptions.
One-Way Routes Implemented: A one-way traffic system has been enforced to streamline the movement of devotees.
Vehicle Entry Restricted: Vehicles arriving from neighbouring districts of Prayagraj are being stopped at district borders to reduce congestion.
Strict Restrictions Until February 4: Entry of four-wheelers into the city is completely banned until this date to maintain order.
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