Mahakumbh prep: Divers, 700 boats on 24X7 vigil
The New Indian Express|November 12, 2024
AS part of its ongoing efforts to deal with emergencies during the upcoming Mahakumbh 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government will deploy 220 highly-skilled deep-sea divers of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to secure the Sangam waters during the nearly two-month congregation of humanity.
NAMITA BAJPAI
Mahakumbh prep: Divers, 700 boats on 24X7 vigil

As per the state government sources, the country's top Water Police personnel from Goa, Kolkata, and Maharashtra will join the forces in Prayagraj to guard the devotees during the mela. For the first time, such a large number of high-tech divers will be stationed to ensure the safety of pilgrims and saints during the sacred bathing rituals.

Notably, to ensure the safety of devotees at the largest congregation of Hindu pilgrims, teams from the NDRF, SDRF, water police, PAC, and healthcare staff are working in unison. Comprehensive security measures are being put in place for the millions of devotees arriving from across India and abroad.

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