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.
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.
Former Utar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi chief Alhilesh Yadav on Tuesday took a jibe at Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath after the state government approved a new manual for appointment of Director General of Police. As per the new manual, DGP will now be appointed for at least 2 ye
He said, "The officers of the Uttar Pradesh Police have risked their lives to provide security in challenging situations. On this occasion, all the police personnel of Uttar Pradesh are being honoured today."
Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar on Monday said that cases are being registered under the new criminal laws without any difficulty.
The counting of votes in UP will commence at 8 am on Tuesday at 81 locations across 7 police commissionerates and 68 districts of the state. The Election Commission of India has implemented a three-tier security system at the counting centres.
After casting his vote at a polling station in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar said, "I appeal to everyone to cast their votes and select their representatives responsibly. Polling is underway peacefully in the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in 21 districts."
Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar said that voting during the second phase of the Lok Sabha election is going on peacefully and no untoward incident has been reported. He said that till 11 am, 24.5 per cent of voting had been recorded.
Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Vijay Kumar on Saturday issued directions on security ahead of the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' at Ayodhya on January 22.