"Mahakumbh Stampede Live: PM Modi Calls CM Yogi Twice in an Hour; Situation Now Under Control"

Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan Live: A stampede-like situation broke out at the Sangam amid the ongoing Mahakumbh, as a large number of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya. Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan Live: Following the stampede-like situation at Mahakumbh, the Akharas have called off their Mauni Amavasya's Amrit Snan. Today, on second 'Amrit Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya, more than 10 crore devotees were expected to take a bath in the Mahakumbh. However, the stampede broke out at the Sangam and several are said to be injured. Mauni Amavasya or Maghi Amavasya, holds immense spiritual importance as millions of devotees converge at the Triveni Sangam for a holy dip. It is believed that on this day, nectar (amrit) descends from the heavens, enhancing the spiritual potency of the waters. Yog guru Baba Ramdev said, "This is the Amrit kal of Sanatan. All those who are here during the Amrit Snan of Mauni Amavasya, should stay 'maun' and meditate and pray and indulge in bhajan. They should hold gratitude in their hearts. When in crowds like this, it is our duty to ensure our and everyone else's safety. If everyone is careful, everything will go on smoothly. All devotees who are here need to be patient. The first characteristic of dharma is patience. Even though everyone wants to visit Sangam, it is not practically possible so wherever you are, you can go to your nearest ghat since the flow of water from Sangam will definitely reach every ghat in Prayagraj." President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, Ravindra Puri said, "...Once the crowd reduces, we will proceed to take a holy bath..." Akhilesh Yadav has appealed to the government to provide immediate medical treatment to the seriously injured by air ambulances to the nearest best hospitals. Immediate efforts should be made to reunite those who are separated. Surveillance should be increased by making good use of helicopters. Akhilesh Yadav has appealed to the government to continue the amrit tradition of 'Snan' that has been going on since the Satyuga, and urged to make arrangements to conduct the 'Amrit Snan of Mauni Amavasya' amidst safe management parallel to relief work. Akhilesh Yadav appealed to the devotees to exercise restraint and patience in this difficult time and complete their pilgrimage peacefully. He also said that the government should learn a lesson from today's incident and make additional arrangements for the stay, food, water and other facilities of the devotees. Mahakumbh Stampede: Security intensified at Prayagraj Junction In response to the Maha Kumbh incident, security has been intensified at Prayagraj Junction to manage the large influx of devotees. Increased deployment of soldiers at the railway station. Additional personnel from the Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been stationed for crowd control. Devotees have been temporarily stopped at the station to prevent overcrowding at the fairgrounds. Government Railway Police (GRP) soldiers have also been deployed to maintain order and assist passengers.