Any clearance for the resumption of matches remains contingent on the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) implementing the recommendations of the Michael D’Cunha Commission, which was constituted to examine the incident.
After the successful Paush Purnima snan, in which over 31 lakh devotees took a holy dip, the Mela administration has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Makar Sankranti Snan.
The UP Police was also praised in the country and abroad for making this event safe. Its Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC) played a key role in making this event safe from land to sky.
On Saturday, Shambhu Sharan, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Special Pilgrimage Area, said that the number of devotees visiting Baba Vishwanath is continuously increasing.
These holding areas are provided with UTS ticket counters, toilets, ATVMs, Catering stalls, May I Help You Booths, PA system, etc. Adequate railway staff are guiding and helping the passengers.
In just six days of the Mahakumbh, over 7 crore devotees, Kalpavasis and revered sants have taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.
The zonal railways are likely to seek deployment of local police from the state government for handling of passengers at and outside station premises.
