Despite the relentless stream of pilgrims, traffic management in and around Prayagraj remained largely smooth, thanks to a special plan implemented by the authorities. “We are taking care of all crowd pressure points. Like the Basant Panchami Snan, elaborate arrangements have been made to facilitate bathing smoothly. Rather, we have augmented the arrangements further in the wake of millions thronging the Mela for the holy dip on Maghi Purnima,” said Mahakumbh SSP Rajesh Dwivedi.To maintain order, a ‘no vehicle zone’ was enforced in the fair area from 4 am on Tuesday, while the entire city was declared a no-vehicle zone from 5 pm, with exemptions for emergency and essential services. Additional 1,200 shuttle buses were arranged to accommodate the swelling crowd.Special police forces were deployed at key locations, with ADG Prayagraj Bhanu Bhaskar stating, “The special traffic plan will remain in force till the completion of the bathing ritual to ensure the safe evacuation of devotees from the fair area in case of any emergency.” Public address systems were continuously used to guide devotees and ensure smooth movement.CM Adityanath extended his greetings to devotees and residents of the state on the occasion of the holy bathing festival.With over 13 days left for the Maha Kumbh to conclude, more than 47 crore people have taken a dip at Sangam since the grand religious event began on 13 January. The Maha Kumbh will culminate with the final Snan of Mahashivratri on 26 February.
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