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Uttar Pradesh: Security tightened at Prayagraj Sangam for Mauni Amavasya dip

Security has been stepped up at Prayagraj’s Sangam Ghat as lakhs of devotees gathered to take a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya. Despite dense fog, around 50 lakh pilgrims bathed at the Sangam between Saturday evening and early Sunday morning. Officials said extensive arrangements, including 3.5 km-long ghats, crowd control measures, traffic management

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People gather to take a holy dip on the occasion of `Mauni Amavasya` during the Magh Mela festival, at the Sangam in Prayagraj. (Pic/PTI)

People gather to take a holy dip on the occasion of `Mauni Amavasya` during the Magh Mela festival, at the Sangam in Prayagraj. (Pic/PTI)

Security arrangements have been strengthened at the Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj as a large number of devotees gathered to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya during the early hours on Sunday.

According to police authorities, approximately 50 lakh devotees took the holy dip at the Sangam between 6 pm yesterday and 4 am today.

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