Crowded railway stations across nation amid Maha Kumbh rush; authorities struggle with devotees’ influx. Concerns about crowd management and safety, with several stations struggling to cope with swelling numbers of pilgrims. The situation has been exacerbated due to Sunday, with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP), and railway staff working round the clock to manage the sea of passengers. Reports of negligence have surfaced at Kanpur Central Railway Station, where overcrowded trains heading towards Sangam have been a cause of concern. Passengers have been forced to sit in bathrooms or hang from windows, leading to frustration and complaints about the lack of proper arrangements. Authorities are under increasing pressure to ensure the safety and smooth travel of millions of devotees who are flocking to key pilgrimage sites, including Prayagraj, Varanasi, and New Delhi, as the festival nears its end. The MahaKumbh Mela is expected to end on Sunday.
