After the stampede before the royal bath of Mauni Amavasya in Prayagraj Mahakumbh, there is an atmosphere of fear among the devotees. Some are constantly mentioning there being a no-vehicle zone in Prayagraj,

Authorities worked in close coordination with police forces from these districts to regulate the movement of devotees, particularly around the heavily congested tent city and parking areas within 5 kilometers of the mela zone.

A stampede at the Maha Kumbh on January 29 resulted in 30 deaths and 60 injuries as millions gathered for Mauni Amavasya. The Uttar Pradesh government announced ₹25 lakh assistance for victims' families and initiated a judicial inquiry into the incident.