India, Jan. 30 -- In response to the devastating stampede at the Sangam during Maha Kumbh, which claimed 30 lives and left over 60 injured, the Yogi Adityanath government has implemented stringent measures to prevent further chaos. The entire Maha Kumbh Mela area has now been declared a No-Vehicle Zone, with VVIP passes revoked to control the surging crowds ahead of the next major snan on Basant Panchami, February 3rd.

The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, when an overwhelming rush of pilgrims broke through barricades to take a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya, one of the most sacred days of the Kumbh Mela. In an emergency meeting, CM Yogi directed officials to enhance crowd control, regulate traffic, and improve inter-...