Tamil Nadu minister Murugan said this on leaving the Governor’s address
To ensure a magnificent and secure Maha Kumbh festival in 2025, the Uttar Pradesh Police have increased security measures. Personnel are inspecting all cars and the identification cards of anybody entering the area as part of these security procedures. In case of emergencies, a bomb squad has also been positioned close by.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Parade Area Kumbh Jagdish Kaliraman told ANI that the state police, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) conduct regular exercises to guarantee public safety.
“We continue to do random checks. We follow senior officials’ instructions and do regular security exercises. State police, the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are working together on this initiative. We request identification from everyone entering and ask about their origins and intended accommodations. If someone seems suspect, we take note of their information and check it with the state’s police to make sure they don’t have any criminal records.”
“Additionally, under the Parade police station, we are checking tents, shelters, and slum areas to verify the backgrounds of the residents and their living situations,” added ACP Kaliraman.
Additionally, the Uttar Pradesh police have installed hundreds of AI-powered closed-circuit television cameras, underwater drones, and cutting-edge amenities for tourists and believers.
Held once every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh will come to an end on February 26. On January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3 (Basant Panchami), the Kumbh’s principal bathing ceremonies (Shahi Snan) will be held.
To guarantee security readiness in the Mela region, police and paramilitary personnel carried out area dominance patrols and security inspections on Sunday.
In order to guarantee smooth transportation along a variety of routes, the Uttar Pradesh government has also sent out 40 electric buses for devotees, with another 30 buses anticipated from Lucknow.
As the much anticipated Maha Kumbh Mela approaches, Prayagraj is seeing a surge of devotion and spiritual fervor. Niranjani Akhada, Ahwan Akhada, Atal Akhara, Mahanirvani Akhara, and Juna Akhada, the biggest Akhada in Sanyasi tradition, are among the prominent akhadas whose seers have already reached the campground.
Over 45 crore devotees are anticipated for the celebration of the Mahakumbh, which is being held after a 12-year hiatus. Devotees will assemble at the Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers converge, during Mahakumbh to partake in a sacred plunge that is said to atone for sins and bring about moksha (freedom).
