Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:24am on 03 Feb 2025,Monday India
The Maha Kumbh Mela’s third Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami witnessed heightened security in Prayagraj after a deadly stampede on Mauni Amavasya killed 30 people. By 4 AM, 16.58 lakh devotees had taken a holy dip, with an estimated 5 crore expected. The Uttar Pradesh government reinforced security and crowd control, with CM Yogi Adityanath overseeing preparations. The Prayagraj DM declared a holiday for government offices due to the massive influx. The snan of all akharas concluded smoothly. The Maha Kumbh, held every 12 years, will conclude on February 26.
