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Mahakumbh 2025: Massive Security Arrangements Around Uttar Pradesh!

Massive Security Arrangements Around Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh government is leaving no stone unturned with the Mahakumbh mela which kicked off on January 13 and will go on till February 26 and may attract up to forty-five crores devotees. For the purpose of Mahakumbh and to maintain law and order nearly 30,000 police personnel from 70 Districts of Uttar Pradesh are being deployed. To monitor the crores of people, the police department have installed 2700 AI-enabled cameras. In previous years, authorities will be actually employing underwater drones, enabling real-time view, particularly on the day when millions will to the ghats for a holy bathe at the Sangam, which is the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Saraswati. Security have been not only enhanced at the temples and other important places in Mahakumbh Nagar but in all routes that led to Prayagraj. For protecting the security of millions of devotees, rigorous search and search of vehicles are being done on seven major roads connecting Prayagraj and the eight districts along these routes. In connection with the Mahakumbm being anchored by the Uttar Pradesh Police, there is a seven tier security plan with 102 checkpoints, where 1026 personnel have been stationed. For maintaining law and order and to avoid any untoward incident there will be an addition support from the Uttar Pradesh Police, NDRF and CAPF. The Uttar Pradesh government has also provided dedicated 125 road ambulance and seven river ambulance to tackle the Mahakumbh medical exigencies in order to avoid a choking crowd rush to hospitals. "First Special Train has been finalised for January 24 which will leave Katra Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Railway Station for Prayagraj and return from Prayagraj to Katra on January 26," Singh said. To facilitate the journey of the pilgrims, the IRCTC has set up a 'tent city', providing shelter for travellers. The IRCTC has also set up makeshift hospitals and medical booths at all major railway stations. IRCTC has also ensured that trained medical staff is present throughout the day to provide first aid and address any medical emergencies. The first special train will start from Himachal Pradesh's Una on January 17. This year's Mahakumbh, which occurs every 144 years, happens when the celestial positioning of four planets, including Sun, Moon, Saturn and Jupiter, are uniquely placed. The main bathing rituals include the Shahi Snan (royal bath), which will take place on January 14 on the occassion of Makar Sankranti, January 29 during the Mauni Amavasya and on February 3 during Basant Panchami. The Maha Kumbh Mela will also witness performances by acclaimed Bollywood singers like Kailash Kher and Shaan, according to a press release by the Ministry of Culture.