Mahakumbh 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Police has launched a floating police chowki to help the hundreds of thousands of devotees attending the 45-day-long Mahakumbh Mela 2025 for the primary time. The grand non secular occasion started on Paush Purnima (January 13) with a large turnout of pilgrims taking holy dips on the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj. This floating chowki is a singular initiative geared toward offering quick help and making certain the security of devotees on the river. Positioned strategically, this cellular police unit will deal with emergencies, provide steering, help with lost-and-found circumstances, and assist preserve order throughout the pageant.
Police patrolling on the ghats
The police have additionally deployed mounted patrols on horseback, with officers seen patrolling the ghats and close by areas to supply a way of safety and guarantee fast response in crowded areas. Moreover, groups from the Speedy Motion Power (RAF), Police, and Central Reserve Police Power (CRPF) are stationed on the web site to make sure the security and safety of devotees attending the Mahakumbh Mela.
Visitors police have additionally put in place complete preparations and an in depth plan to handle vehicular motion easily and make sure the security of pilgrims touring to the Mela Kshetra.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh police constructed a particular floating police chowki to assist devotees because the 45-day #Mahakumbh2025 begins with the auspicious Paush Purnima, immediately pic.twitter.com/1JE2tzQ8mH
— ANI (@ANI) January 13, 2025
CM Yogi extends heat needs
On Makar Sankranti, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared heat needs with everybody taking a holy dip within the Ganga throughout Mahakumbh 2025. In a publish on his social media deal with X, he congratulated the saints, Kalpvasis, and devotees taking part on this grand gathering of religion, unity, and equality.
The Maha Kumbh, which began on January 13, will go on till February 26. The upcoming essential bathing dates are January 29 (Mauni Amavasya – Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami – Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).
