UP extends no-vehicle zone in Mahakumbh Mela area until Feb 4th

By  News On Air   Jan 30, 2025

Uttar Pradesh government has extended the no-vehicle zone in the Mela area of Mahakumbh, Prayagraj till 4th February. The decision was taken to ensure crowd and traffic management and the safety of the devotees.

Talking to Akashwani news, Additional Superintendent of Police, Traffic, Prayagraj Anshuman Mishra said that only essential services vehicles will be allowed entry in the Mela area.

Our correspondent reports that after the incident in Sangam Ghat yesterday, which claimed 30 lives, the state government has taken several measures to ensure the security of devotees.  Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and DGP Prashant Kumar have reached Prayagraj to inspect the incident.