Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar visited Prayagraj on Saturday to examine in depth safety preparations for Mahakumbh 2025 and assessment the safety setup forward of the large religious gathering.
DGP Prashant Kumar reviewing safety preparations in Mahakumbh Nagar on Saturday. (HT Picture)
Throughout his go to, he held a assessment assembly with senior officers and emphasised that the protection of devotees stays the highest precedence for state police. Addressing the media, he assured that safety preparations had been accomplished throughout all ranges.
“Around 40 to 50 crore people are expected to attend the 45-day event, including a significant number of international devotees,” he added.
Emphasizing the usage of state-of-the-art expertise to make sure a safe and seamless expertise for devotees at Mahakumbh 2025, Kumar highlighted deployment of superior gear and techniques.
He knowledgeable that interceptors have been deployed, a lot of tethered drones are in operation, and an anti-drone system has additionally been put in. “Our water security has been significantly strengthened compared to the previous Kumbh,” he stated.
The DGP additionally underscored the significance of coordination with railways, guaranteeing environment friendly crowd motion for the large inflow of tourists. Moreover, he assured proactive measures had been being taken to safe cyber infrastructure throughout the occasion.
“We are closely working with skilled agencies to safeguard cyber systems, ensuring vigilance against potential threats,” he added.
Addressing issues about potential threats, DGP Prashant Kumar acknowledged that the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) para commando group had been deployed in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh 2025.
“We are closely monitoring all types of threats and treating them with utmost seriousness. Action is being taken through departmental coordination and control room surveillance,” he assured.
The DGP highlighted {that a} seven-tier safety system has been established for Mahakumbh, with a complete safety cordon extending from worldwide and interstate borders to the Kumbh space. Moreover, he famous that 40% extra safety personnel have been deployed in comparison with the earlier Kumbh.
Earlier, the DGP inspected Civil Traces police station earlier than continuing to VIP Ghat, the place he noticed a joint mock drill performed by police groups. He later travelled to the Sangam by boat to assessment safety preparations and carried out achamana (ritual purification) on the website. He additionally witnessed a mock drill performed by the ATS.
Throughout his go to, he paid respects at Bade Hanuman temple and inaugurated SSP Kumbh workplace, the place he performed an in depth inspection. His safety assessment prolonged to the Akshayvat police station, the place he interacted with constables and inspectors.