Visitors heading in the direction of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj has surged on the Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh border, prompting authorities to remain on excessive alert, officers stated on Sunday.
On the Chakghat border in Rewa, round 1,000 autos had been transferring in the direction of Prayagraj each hour, whereas practically 800 had been returning throughout the identical interval, officers reported.
Prayagraj is about 45 km from Chakghat, and the primary parking facility for Maha Kumbh guests has been arrange simply six km from the border in Uttar Pradesh. Authorities have organized “holding areas” and assist facilities to handle the group effectively.
“Within the final 24 hours, visitors on Nationwide Freeway 30 in the direction of Prayagraj has elevated considerably. Many individuals are additionally returning, including to the automobile rely,” stated Saket Prakash Pandey, Inspector Normal (IG) of Rewa vary.
“As of now, we aren’t stopping autos at Bela, Gangev, and Chakghat holding factors, however police and administration stay on excessive alert,” he added.
Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Udit Mishra acknowledged that whereas there isn’t a main visitors congestion, the variety of autos has elevated because of the weekend rush.
To handle the circulation, the administration has enhanced services at holding areas and strengthened assist facilities. Comparable preparations have been made in Maihar, Katni, and Satna districts of Madhya Pradesh, officers confirmed.
Visitors has risen on the border since Prayagraj metropolis and the Maha Kumbh fairgrounds have been declared “no-vehicle zones,” they added.
Earlier this month, heavy visitors jams had been reported on the 250-km-long stretch from Katni to the MP-UP border because of the inflow of pilgrims heading to the Maha Kumbh.
The Maha Kumbh started on January 13 and can conclude on February 26.
(With PTI inputs)
