New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath stopped the traditional Vijayadashami procession near Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur on Tuesday evening after an ambulance carrying a critically ill patient became stuck in the crowd.

Adityanath was leading the procession in his capacity as Gorakshpeethadhishwar when the ambulance arrived near the temple's main gate. A large number of devotees had gathered in the area, while security arrangements and the movement of the procession left limited space for vehicles.

After hearing the ambulance siren, the chief minister instructed security personnel to clear a path for the vehicle. The procession was brought to a halt, allowing the ambulance to move through the crowd. It res...