Kolkata, Feb 1 (PTI) In the backdrop of the Maha Kumbh stampede in which at least four people from West Bengal were killed and several others were missing, the state government on Saturday issued a helpline number for those visiting Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh from the state for a holy dip, a senior official said.

The help desk, managed by the state disaster management and civil defence department through a control room, was constituted to assist people in any form of emergency 24x7, he said.

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"Many pilgrims are going to Maha Kumbh Mela from the state. For their assistance and to cater to any emergencies, the Department of Disaster Management and Civil Defence has operationalised a 24x7 control room with the helpline number (033) 2214-3526 and toll-free number 1070," he added.

At least four pilgrims from West Bengal have been confirmed dead and nine others from the state remain missing in a stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela.

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