Mahakumbh Stampede LIVE: Plea Filed In SC Against UP Govt, Authorities Ban Vehicles Inside Fair Area, Revoke VVIP Access

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Thursday, said that the state government has taken the stampede incident at Mahakumbh very seriously and has set up a judicial inquiry commission to investigate the matter.

Speaking on the incident, Pathak stated, "The government has taken the incident of Prayagraj very seriously. A judicial inquiry commission has been set up. Whoever is found guilty after the investigation report will be subjected to strict action."

DGP Prashant Kumar and Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh on Thursday, arrived in Prayagraj to inspect the stampede that occurred on 29 January on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. They will also oversee the security arrangements ahead of the third Amrit Snan scheduled for 3 February on the occasion of Vasant Panchami.

In the wake of the recent stampede at the Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, a PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to put in place safety measures and guidelines for pilgrims from across the country. The petition sought the direction that VIP movement shall not affect or create a danger to the common devotees' safety and maximum space for entry and exit of devotees at Mahakumbh shall be provided.

The PIL filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari said he mentioned the matter for early hearing before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjeev Khanna, who asked him to file an application before the court Registry. The petition also sought direction from the Uttar Pradesh government to submit a status report on the Mahakumbh 2025 stampede incident that took place on January 29 and also directed to initiate legal action against the persons, authorities and officials for their negligent conduct.

The day after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh claimed 30 lives, the Uttar Pradesh government intensified efforts to improve crowd management and ensure the safety of the thousands of devotees still gathering for the religious event.

As of 8 AM on Thursday, the Uttar Pradesh Information Department reported that over 45.11 lakh pilgrims had visited the Mahakumbh. Among them, more than 10 lakh Kalpwasis are currently at the Sangam, and over 55.11 lakh devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam on Thursday morning.

In response to the recent stampede at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has directed the Chief Secretary and Commissioner of Rewa Division to ensure proper arrangements for the safety of devotees traveling to the Maha Kumbh.

Mahakumbh Stampede: In the wake of the situation, the UP government has revoked special passes allowing vehicle entry, with no exception.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is closely monitoring the situation at Mahakumbh 2025. The Chief Minister's Office has confirmed that he is managing operations from a dedicated war room established for the event.