Community policing to secure Mahakumbh 2025File photo of Kumbh

Virendra Singh Rawat

To ensure a grand and secure Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government is focusing on community policing in addition to the normal police paraphernalia.

The Mahakumbh Police has undertaken various initiatives to safeguard devotees and tourists during the mega congregation of faith in Prayagraj. The Mahakumbh area has been divided into seven security zones by the Yogi Adityanath government.

Young people are being encouraged to stay alert to their surroundings and report suspicious activities to the police, thus making security a shared responsibility between law enforcement and the local citizens.

Advanced surveillance measures, including AI-enabled CCTV cameras monitored through the Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC), will be used to keep an eye on potential threats.

Additionally, 10 different security operations will be conducted within the Mahakumbh Mela grounds.

SSP Mahakumbh Rajesh Dwivedi emphasised that the youth will play a significant role in organising Mahakumbh.

“They will participate as volunteers, helping to promote the event through digital media and assisting the police with crowd management, including the movement of pilgrims and tourists. A detailed action plan has been prepared and will be implemented soon,” he remarked.

Various private organisations and institutions are collaborating with the UP Police to support this initiative. Local-level engagement, including seminars and street plays, is being used to motivate young people to contribute to safety efforts alongside law enforcement.

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