Maha Kumbh Stampede: VVIP Passes Canceled, Vehicle Restrictions Imposed

Jan 30, 2025 Komal Das

After the Maha Kumbh stampede, the UP government has introduced five key measures, including a No-Vehicle Zone

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The stampede at Maha Kumbh, triggered by pilgrims pushing against barricades on Mauni Amavasya, killed 30 and injured 60

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Key changes: No-vehicle zone, canceled VVIP passes, one-way routes, vehicle entry restricted, and four-wheeler ban until Feb 4

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Ashish Goyal, Bhanu Goswami, and five special officers are deployed for crowd management at Maha Kumbh

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CM Yogi Adityanath issued guidelines for crowd control and reviewed arrangements with officials for safe departure of devotees

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CM Yogi Adityanath ordered extra buses, crowd management at borders, and increased patrolling on key routes

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A judicial commission has been set up to investigate the stampede, and Rs 25 lakh compensation has been announced for victims' families

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