Prayagraj. There has been news of a fierce fire once again in the Mahakumbh Mela area. The fire in Sector 18-19 transformed several pandals into ashes. The accident took place under Shastri Bridge in the camp of Shri Ram Charit Manas Seva Discourse Board, from where all the people had already left. The fire rapidly took a rapid form, in which many tents, chairs and food items were gutted.
Bags filled with notes are also self: Lakhs of rupees kept in three bags in the camp were also burnt to ashes. However, the cause of the fire has not yet been clearly detected. Due to the congested and narrow streets, there was a delay in the arrival of fire engines, causing the fire to become more rare.
Outbreak of fire for the fourth time in 28 days: This is the fourth incident of arson in Mahakumbh in 28 days, which is raising questions on security arrangements-19 January: Geeta press camp caught fire in Sector-19, 180 cottages were burnt. January 30: 30 January: In Sector-22 15 tents were destroyed by burning. 7 February: A fire broke out on Shankaracharya Marg in Sector-18, 22 pandals were destroyed.
Questions raised on administrationThe incidents of frequent arson in Mahakumbh Mela have raised questions on security arrangements. The danger of fire remains continuously due to huge crowds of religious devotees and temporary constructions. In such a situation, the question arises whether safety standards are being ignored? And will the administration take any concrete steps or will accidents happen?
Relief and rescue operations are going on, but now it is necessary to strengthen security standards so that such accidents do not happen again.
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