2 cr people take dip on Basant Panchami's Amrit Snan in Maha Kumbh

Around two crore people took holy dip in the third 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on the occasion of Basant Panchmi on Monday, as per the Uttar Pradesh government's data. Chief Minister Adityanath monitored the situation from his official residence in Lucknow since 3.30 am. Additional forces were deployed at all pressure points following the stampede incident.