Over 1.78 million pilgrims and 1 million Kalpavasis visited the Mahakumbh Mela on Friday till 4 pm, as per official data.
According to the data, over 2.78 million people took a dip in the Triveni Sangam on the fifth day till 4 pm.
More than 70 million people have taken a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam till January 16.
Today at 2 pm, 1 million Kalpavasis and 1. Million pilgrims had visited the Mahakumbh, as per the data.
Meanwhile, to prevent any possible disturbance in the district, a prohibitory order has been passed by the competent authority till February 28.
In an official communication today, the Additional Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj announced prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code, 2023 (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023).
The announcement said: "In the coming days, festivals of various religions/sects like Mahakumbh 2025/Amrit Snan, Jananayak Karpuri Thakur Birth Day, Republic Day, Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchami, Sant Ravidas Jayanti, Maghi Purnima, Valentine's Day, Shab-e-Barat, Mahashivratri, other festivals and various competitive examinations will be held."
Going on to list the upcoming events, the ACP said "In view of the communal sensitivity of the district, on the basis of information received from reliable sources, I am convinced that there is a possibility of anti-social elements causing disruption in law and order of the district. In view of the said festivals, there is an urgent need to maintain peace."
To ensure that anti-social elements do not create any kind of disturbance, the statement said: "In order to ensure that the festivals of various religions/sects and various competitive examinations are conducted safely and peacefully, it is necessary to stop all efforts of anti-social elements in the public interest."
Hence, in view of the urgency of the situation, sufficient reason has been given to pass one sided order without hearing or notice to the other party/parties.
Maha Kumbh started from January 13 and will continue till February 26. Next big bathing dates are January 29 (Mauni Amavasya - Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami - Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima) and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).
