Lucknow, Jan 29 (Reporter) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that a few devotees sustained serious injuries in the stampede at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj when they tried to surge ahead to Sangam Nose on the holy festival of Mauni Amavasya. The CM said the situation is now completely under control and the bathing in Sangam is continuing uninterrupted and smoothly. The CM has appealed to the devotees to not pay attention to the rumours, and the fair administration has made adequate arrangements for their convenience. "The devotees are appealed to cooperate with the administration and make this Maha Snan a success," he said. He said that strict action will be taken against those who spread rumours and negative information. Talking to the reporters, Yogi said that there is a huge crowd of devotees in the Maha Kumbh. "About 8-10 crore devotees are present in Prayagraj today. About 5.5 crore devotees took the Maha Kumbh bath on Tuesday. There is a lot of pressure due to the devotees going to Sangam Nose. Some devotees have been seriously injured while crossing the barricades on Akhara Marg between 1-2 o'clock at night. They have been immediately taken to the hospital," he said. He said that the administration is continuously engaged at the local level to ensure the safe bathing of the devotees. "Prime Minister Modi has taken information about the devotees four times since this morning. BJP President JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Governor Anandiben Patel are also continuously taking information about the devotees since morning," he said. The CM said that the situation in Prayagraj is currently under control, but the pressure of the crowd is very high. "I have also talked to the saints; they have very politely said that first the devotees will take a bath, and only after that will we go towards Sangam for bathing. All the Akharas agree to this," he said. He appealed to the people not to pay attention to the rumours. "Be patient. This event is for the people. The administration is engaged in serving them. The government is ready to provide all kinds of support with strength. It is not necessary to come towards Sangam Nose only. Temporary ghats have been built within a radius of 15-20 kilometres; bathe where you are," he said. Yogi said that especially children, the elderly, and respiratory patients should bathe at the nearby ghat. "Bathing on Mauni Amavasya has importance. There is a huge crowd at Sangam, so people should not try to go to the Sangam shore," he said...////...