Kumbh Mela: The district administration has been alert since the stampede incident in Prayagraj Mahakumbh. A major accident took place on Wednesday in Mauni Amavasya in Mahakumbh. Despite the stampede in Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, there is a flood of faith on Mauni Amavasya today. After the stampede, the Northeast Railway has released an update. The Northeast Railway has said no train going to Prayagraj has been cancelled.
Some trains were put on hold after the stampede-like incident in Mahakumbh. According to Pankaj Kumar Singh, CPRO of Northeast Railway Gorakhpur, all the trains are rung for Prayagraj. No train has been cancelled. The railway has also made special arrangements for the convenience and safe return of the devotees who came to Mahakumbh—the railway administration is vigilant regarding the passengers’ safety.
Let us tell you that despite the stampede-like incident in the Mahakumbh Mela, the devotees are still coming. According to the administration, on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday, 3.96 crore people took a holy dip in the Ganga and Sangam until 10 a.m. According to the data released by the fair administration, a total of 3.96 crore devotees, including more than 10 lakh Kalpvasis, took a dip in the Ganga until 8 a.m. on Mauni Amavasya.
Let us tell you that a massive crowd of devotees is being seen going to Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya. People are seen sitting on the floor in the second AC coach of many trains. On Tuesday, a crowd of passengers gathered to sit in the Ganga Gomti Express running from Lucknow to Prayagraj. The entire train was complete by the time it arrived on the platform. There is no place to stand in many trains, including the Jammu Tawi Kolkata Express, Mau-Anand Vihar Express, Nauchandi Express, Prayagraj Sangam Express, and Bareilly-Prayagraj Express.
The Public Relations Officer of the Railway Board said that Maha Kumbh is happening for the first time in 144 years. In such an event, people need patience. Everyone should bathe in Maha Kumbh with patience. If someone tries to spread rumours, you do not need to pay attention to those rumours. After dipping in Sangam, go to your destination by any means.