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In Sakti, Chhattisgarh, a superstitious 17-year-old girl cut off her tongue and locked herself in a temple, vowing to meditate for two days for wish fulfilment. She left notes warning of violence if disturbed. Despite health concerns, her family and locals support her decision and refuse police intervention. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
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The Yogi Adityanath government has cancelled all VIP protocols in Prayagraj for the three remaining special snan days of Maha Kumbh after the Mauni Amavasya stampede. Additionally, a blanket ban on vehicles entering the mela zone is in place, and VIPs must notify the administration one week in advance of their plans to visit.