India, Feb. 1 -- Hectic preparations are underway in Prayagraj city as well as the temporary tent city of Mahakumbh Nagar ahead of the third and final Amrit Snan of Basant Panchami set to take place on February 3.

Taking lessons from the stampedes on Mauni Amavasya (on January 29) which, according to official figures, claimed 30 lives of pilgrims and left another 60 injured, officials are on double alert and even the state government has sent in additional officials to help buttress all arrangements.

The focus: Making Basant Panchami bathing a 'zero-error' exercise.

The Mela police administration has decided to not just rely on modern technology but also trust time-tested old methods of managing massive crowds. All police station and p...