UP Police Implements Seven-Tier Security for Maha Kumbh 2025
Preparations in Prayagraj aim to ensure the safety of over 400 million pilgrims through advanced security measures, including AI and inter-state coordination.
- The Uttar Pradesh Police has established a seven-tier security system to safeguard the estimated 400 million attendees of Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj.
- Security measures include 13 temporary police stations, 23 checkpoints, and the deployment of 10,000 personnel across urban and rural areas.
- Advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence and counter-cybercrime strategies are being employed to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
- Madhya Pradesh Police officials visited Prayagraj to study UP Police's security model as part of preparations for the 2028 Ujjain Kumbh, highlighting inter-state cooperation.
- Key infrastructure includes temporary command centers, zonal divisions, and specialized teams such as NDRF, bomb squads, and anti-sabotage units to manage the event effectively.
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