2500 Jal Police Personnel Deployed for Maha Kumbh Safety

Prayagraj, January 5 : In view of the safety of the devotees in Maha Kumbh, a large number of Jal Police personnel have been deployed in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. These personnel have also been equipped with advanced equipment like underwater drones and sonar systems. Jal Police is monitoring each and every inch of Sangam.

Jal Police has so far deployed 2500 personnel for the security of devotees. Three Jal Police stations have been set up. Security is being monitored from the control room of Jal Police, while 17 Jal Police sub-control rooms have also been set up in the entire fair area. This manpower will be further increased before the start of the fair, and about 1300 more Jal Police personnel will be deployed. Deep water barricading has been done in an eight km area. Two floating rescue stations have been set up, where personnel have been deployed to prevent any untoward incident. Four water ambulances will be ready for emergency situations and are capable of providing immediate relief.