DGP Prashant Kumar visited Prayagraj on Saturday to inspect and review the security arrangements ahead of the massive gathering at the coming Maha Kumbh.
Kumar held the review meeting with senior officials and emphasized that the safety of devotees remains the top priority for the state police. Addressing mediapersons, he assured that security preparations have been completed across all levels.
He said, “Following the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, comprehensive security measures have been implemented. On the
main bathing days, the state police is committed to safeguarding devotees on water, land
and sky.”
Highlighting the scale of the event, the DGP described Maha Kumbh as a “historic occasion where the largest human congregation would take place”. “As many as 40 to 50 crore people are expected to attend the 45-day event, including a significant number of international devotees,” he added.
He mentioned that preparations have been in full swing for the past several months, with infrastructure, equipment and personnel in place to ensure smooth operations.
“Our preparations are solid, and efforts are ongoing to further strengthen them. This time, special funds have also been allocated for disaster management, fire safety, and traffic control to ensure the safety and convenience of all devotees,” he remarked.
DGP Prashant Kumar said, “Interceptors have been deployed, a large number of tethered drones are in operation, and an anti-drone system has also been installed. Our water security has been significantly strengthened compared to the previous Kumbh.”
He further explained that both the number and capacity of ghats in the fair area have been expanded to ensure smooth crowd management. Devotees arriving from different routes will be guided to specific bathing zones and directed back through designated pathways for better flow management.
The DGP also underscored the importance of coordination with railways, ensuring efficient crowd movement for the massive influx of visitors. Additionally, he assured that proactive measures are being taken to secure the cyber infrastructure during the event. “We are closely working with skilled agencies to safeguard the cyber systems, ensuring vigilance against potential threats,”
he added.
Addressing concerns about potential threats, Kumar said that the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) para commando team has been deployed in Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh 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 security system has been established for the Maha Kumbh, with a comprehensive security cordon extending from international and interstate borders to the Kumbh area. Additionally, he noted that 40 per cent more security personnel have been deployed compared to the previous Kumbh.
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