‘Do not try to...': Yogi Adityanath's appeal to devotees after stampede-like situation in Maha Kumbh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (File photo/PTI)

In the aftermath of a stampede-like situation at the Triveni Sangam, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday appealed to devotees in Prayagraj to not go towards the Sangam nose and to carry out their bathing rituals at other ghats near the Ganga.

The stampede took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning as a large crowd of people arrived for the 'snan' on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. Several people were injured while there are reports of casualties as well.

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"Maha Kumbh-2025, Prayagraj, dear devotees, please take your holy bath at the ghat nearest to you and do not try to go towards the Sangam Nose. Kindly follow all the instructions given by the administration and cooperate in maintaining order," Yogi Adityanath wrote in a post on X.

He also noted that a bath is taking place at all the ghats of the Sangam. "Do not pay any attention to rumors," the Chief Minister added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken cognizance of the incident and is continuously monitoring the situation. Home Minister Amit Shah has also assured full support from the Centre.

Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya Ji also appealed to all devotees to not insist on taking a dip at the Sangam Ghat after a stampede-like situation in the ongoing Maha Kumbh due to large crowds. In a video, Rambhadracharya Ji urged the devotees to not leave their camps.

"I appeal to all the devotees that because a large crowd has gathered in Prayagraj today, they should not insist on taking a holy dip only at the Sangam Ghat. As of now, they should not leave their camps and look for their safety," Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya Ji said.

Meanwhile, the Akharas which had orginally called off the Amrit Snan say that as the crowds at their ghats have decrease they would go for the holy dip later in the day, NDTV reported.