Deploy addl forces at all ghats, CM to officials

A proper plan has been implemented to complete various processes including traffic diversions and parking arrangements, etc

- HT Correspondent

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR: In view of the influx of pilgrims, the local administration has intensified preparations to manage the immense crowd that gathers on the weekend and the days before the last bathing of Mahashivaratri, set to take place on February 26.

A proper plan has been prepared and implemented to complete various processes including railway, traffic diversion, parking, officials said.

To implement it properly and to ensure that the devotees do not face any inconvenience, the officials themselves have taken charge and increased their activity at ground zero.

DM of Prayagraj Ravindra Mandar said that there has been an increase in the movement of devotees before the last bathing through trains, flights and roads with a bulk coming in on two-wheelers and four-wheelers.

In view of the huge crowd in the Mahakumbh, a proper plan has been prepared, which is being implemented on the ground and all kinds of efforts are being made at the administrative level to ensure that the devotees do not face any inconvenience and their journey is pleasant.

In view of the last bathing festival, these efforts are being accelerated, he added.