Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): After 14 devotees died during a stampede in Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday, the administration has appealed to people travelling to Prayagraj from other states to keep caution and patience. The people have been stopped at the UP borders to limit the influx of crowds amid the unfortunate incident in Prayagraj.
A huge crowd of devotees going to Maha Kumbh from Madhya Pradesh is too stuck near Chakghat in Rewa district on the UP-MP border.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav took to X and appealed to the devotees to maintain patience and follow the instructions of the administration. He said that due to the heavy crowd, vehicles of thousands of devotees are stuck at Chakghat in Rewa. The administration has made complete arrangements for food, accommodation, and health facilities there.
Police and administrative officials are present on the spot to ensure the safety of the devotees.
Police on duty at UP-MP border
Apart from the district police force, 50 police personnel have been deployed for the arrangement at Chakghat in Rewa district. Police are patrolling the highway. Additional executive magistrates have been deployed along with additional police forces.
The administration has reserved one lane for the stuck vehicles to ensure smooth traffic flow of the vehicles coming in from the other lane.
Health teams deployed
Doctors and paramedical staff have been deployed at Chakghat to deal with medical emergencies. Similarly, three ambulances were put on alert at CHC Tyonthar and Chakghat.
Three holding spaces have been made at Chakghat Mandi, Highway Treat Chakghat, and Bus Stand Chakghat for the passengers to stay. Adequate sheds, adequate beds, quilts, and mattresses have been arranged for the passengers to stay. Bonfires have been arranged to protect from the cold.
What is Mauni Amavasya?
Mauni Amavasya (or a no-moon night) is considered an auspicious day as per Hindu mythology. It is believed that taking a dip in the holy river on the occasion helps devotees get rid of all health and wealth issues.
As a result, more and more people rushed to Mahakumbh in Prayagraj to take a holy dip in the Sangam (conjunction of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati).
