In Jalgaon, Maharashtra, a windowpane of a train headed from Surat to Prayagraj was damaged by one or more stones. A broad concern has been raised by supporters after a video of the incident has surfaced. The incident occurred in B6 coach of the Prayagraj Tapti Ganga Express where there Were female and kids and other devotees aboard the train.

The passengers have been asked by Revered authority’s junction on the nationality to call an ambalam on Janaury 12 which is when al the passengers going to Prayagraj stareted their journey form Surat udhaan. One of the passengers said," Today we boarded the train at Surat Udhna, we are all on the train comfortably and it is January 12 and every passenger is together. while 3 km was gauged to the jalgaon a stone was hurled at the train. As we move forth we kindly ask Minister of Railways to ensure security to us.''  

The video of the incident is currently trending on social media.

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Maha Kumbh 2025

It has been reported by Uttar Pradesh Cheif Secretary, Manoj Kumar Sing, that the Prayagraj will be welcoming an immense number of 35 crore devotees for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. The duration of the festivity is approximately 45 days, in which it is expected pose an expenditure of Rs 7000 crores.On January 13, the gathering of devotees at Sangam, the joining point of Yamuna, Ganga and Saraswati is estimated to start. Singh also mentioned that during the time period of Mauni Amavasya, the estimated 4 crore devotees will attend the worship. “The ‘Kumbh’ this time is sanitation, security and digital Kumbh.” Singh stated that this time’s event is focused around sanitation, and last Kumbh revolved around the same element.

“This is Maha Kumbh - in last Kumbh we had about 24 crores of pilgrims and now the number is hopefully gonna increase to more than 35 crore this time around. The arrangements are being actively prepared,” Singh said. The Kumbh of the last year was contained to an area of 3200 hectares, while this time it will be set up using and occupying approximately 4000 hectares. The Mela territory has also been increased by 25 percent.

In India, there are several religious events that billion people participate in and Maha Kumbh Mela is one of the largest gatherings, which occurs every 12 years, it attracts an estimated three times more participants than Kumbh Mela. Recently Andhra Pradesh’s Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi was present during the unveiling of the 45-minute water laser show at the Yamuna Bank Ghat in Prayagraj, India. The show centred around the guiding principles of Maha Kumbh, The initiative is anticipated to cost around 20 crores and is expected enhance the spiritual fulfillment of attendees.