Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar and Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh on Thursday, have arrived in Prayagraj to inspect the stampede that occurred on 29 January on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. They will also oversee the security arrangements ahead of the third Amrit Snan scheduled for 3 February on the occasion of Vasant Panchami.
Security Tightened
DIG Vaibhav Krishna announced that authorities are gearing up for the upcoming Amrit Snan on Vasant Panchami, strengthening duties and reopening all bridges due to reduced crowds.
“We are making arrangements for the upcoming Amrit Snan on Vasant Panchami and the movement of pilgrims. Keeping that in mind, duties are being strengthened… We have reopened all the bridges because the crowd has reduced. Before Vasant Panchami, we will work according to our Zonal Plan… Just like no VIP movement was allowed on 29 January, no VIP movement will be allowed on 3 February… Our personnel are geared up for crowd management,” he said.
This comes after a stampede-like situation arose at Mahakumbh claiming 30 lives. Uttar Pradesh government has announced financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh for the families of the deceased. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also ordered a judicial inquiry and said that a judicial committee will submit its report to the state government within a time limit.
To monitor the situation of Maha Kumbh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityantah has postponed his visit to Delhi for the election campaign.
