Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar on Tuesday said the police department is continuously monitoring the situation to ensure everything remains under control during the Maha Kumbh.
As the first 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025 is being performed on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday and several Akharas have reached the Sangam to take the holy bath, DGP Uttar Pradesh Prashant Kumar informed the total number of devotes who had taken dip in the Sangam has crosses one crore mark
Prayagraj is seeing the fervour of devotees from across the world on the second day of the Maha Kumbh Mela. With over 10 million devotees having taken the holy dip so far as per the UP DGP, the place continues to see an evergrowing presence of pilgrims from India and the world.
He said that the police personnel remain deployed as the rush of devotees continues at Sangam and the police administration was surveilling the area via drones. The DGP added that no information about any mishap has been reported.
In conversation with ANI, DGP Prashant Kumar highlighted that with expanded 'ghats' and a robust crowd management system in place, authorities are focused on making this year's Kumbh Mela both a spiritual and secure experience for all attendees.
The RPF DG further said the body is committed to ensuring that tickets are accessible to all legitimate travellers and will continue to act against those misusing the system.
As the rescue efforts are underway at the rat-hole coal mine at 3 Kilo, Umrangso area of Dima Hasao district, Harmeet Singh, Special DGP of Assam, on Saturday expressed hope for further progress in the operation, stating that the water level has been reduced by more than half and is expected
As Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious gathering, draws near, Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar on Saturday said that stringent security arrangements have been made in and around Prayagraj keeping Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's instructions in view.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is celebrating the completion of 150 years of its service to the country by organising a series of events this month.
The Indian Navy is making all possible efforts to rescue 9 people who were trapped in a coal mine at 3 Kilo, Umrangso area, since Monday and now going down to the shaft as efforts to dewater the well are also underway, informed Special DGP, Assam, Harmeet Singh.
According to the reports, during his meeting with Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang, dGyalo shared critical insights into the ongoing threats to Tibet's cultural, religious, and educational systems posed by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) policies.
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