DGP Prashant Kumar told ANI, "One of the miscreants killed has been identified as Arshad and there was a reward of Rs 1 lakh on him and he was wanted in a robbery case of Saharanpur district. His other 2 companions have been identified as Manjeet and Satish. 1 Brezza car, 2 pistols, 1 carbin
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said that an investment of Rs 5000 crore has been made in the last 3 years, re-development of all railway stations near Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh 2025.
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.
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.
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.
He said the entire Kumbh area is being monitored through CCTV, and there is no possibility of any lapse in the security arrangements. The DGP said that various mock drills have been conducted by NDRF and SDRF teams to check preparedness to avert any untoward incident.
The Maha Kumbh held once every 12 years, is scheduled to begin on January 13 in Prayagraj and conclude on February 26. The main bathing rituals, known as the Shahi Snan (royal baths), will take place on January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3 (Basant Pancham
Uttar Pradesh police squads on Saturday conducted a mock drill at various sites of the Maha Kumbh Mela Nagar, with UP DGP Prashant Kumar personally inspecting the ongoing preparations for the massive religious gathering.
Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar on Tuesday in his New Year message for 2025, extended heartfelt wishes and highlighted the importance of celebrating the occasion with both joy and responsibility.
he Uttar Pradesh Police are making extensive preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, one of the largest religious events in the world, expected to draw millions of people. DGP Prashant Kumar revealed that about 40 to 50 crore people are expected to visit Prayagraj and other religious plac