Overcrowded Trains to Maha Kumbh Highlight Safety Concerns

A viral video reveals ticketless passengers flooding first-class compartments, sparking debates about safety and travel conditions.

A video shared by Piyush Agarwal shows ticketless passengers crowding the first-class AC compartment during a train journey to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
The video, which has garnered over 28 million views on Instagram, contrasts the quiet interior of a private cabin with the chaotic, overcrowded gallery outside.
Passengers reported being unable to access basic amenities, such as toilets, during the 16-hour journey due to the crowded conditions.
Other videos from the Maha Kumbh show devotees resorting to extreme measures, including stone-pelting and window-smashing, to board already-packed trains.
The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety and management of train travel during large-scale events like the Maha Kumbh Mela.