Indian Railways clears air on 'Misleading' free travel reports for Maha Kumbh mela

The Indian Railways has categorically denied all reports claiming that passengers will be allowed to travel for free during the Maha Kumbh Mela, calling all such reports as "baseless and misleading".

- TBG NETWORK

"It has come to the attention of Indian Railways that certain media outlets are circulating reports claiming that passengers will be allowed to travel free of cost during the Maha Kumbh Mela. Indian Railways categorically denies these reports, as they are entirely baseless and misleading," read a statement by the Indian railways.

The railways reminded passengers that travelling without a valid ticket is "strictly prohibited" and a punishable offence.

"There are no provisions for free travel during Maha Kumbh Mela or any other occasion," added the statement.

They also informed people that adequate arrangements have been made to take the increased footfall of passengers during the mela.