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Massive Crowds Gather at Sangam for Mauni Amavasya Holy Dip in Prayagraj

Security has been significantly enhanced in Prayagraj as a massive influx of devotees arrived at the Sangam for the Mauni Amavasya holy dip. Authorities have constructed bathing ghats stretching over 3.5 kilometres to accommodate the crowd, estimated to be between 3 to 4 crore people. The security deployment includes police, water police, RAF personnel, and features AI-enabled cameras and drones monitored through an Integrated Command Centre. Officials have appealed to devotees to use the nearest ghats and have assured that all arrangements are in place to manage the large gathering.

Key Points: Mauni Amavasya Snan: Security Beefed Up in Prayagraj for Crores

  • 3.5 km of ghats constructed
  • AI cameras & drones for crowd monitoring
  • 3-4 crore devotees expected
  • Multi-agency security deployed
  • Integrated Command Centre active
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Security beefed up in Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya snan

Over 3 crore devotees expected at Sangam for Mauni Amavasya. Authorities deploy AI cameras, drones, and extensive security for the holy dip.

"Three to four crore people are expected, and as more people arrive, we will keep updating the figures. - Rishi Raj"

Prayagraj, January 18

Security has been beefed up as a large number of devotees arrived at the Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.

Speaking to ANI, Magh Mela officer Rishi Raj said, "For the Mauni Amavasya snan, we have constructed ghats (bathing areas) stretching over three and a half kilometres. We appeal to the devotees in all seven sectors to reach the nearest ghat and take a holy dip...We have a sufficient number of changing rooms, a public address system, monitoring through the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) and our traffic management plan is in effect."

"Our water police, police personnel, and RAF (Rapid Action Force) are all deployed on the spot to ensure that devotees do not face any inconvenience, and we will take action as the crowd increases...Three to four crore people are expected, and as more people arrive, we will keep updating the figures," he further said.

DM Prayagraj Manish Kumar Verma said that there is a lot of enthusiasm, and a large number of people have arrived.

Speaking to ANI, Manish Kumar Verma said, "The 'snan' for Mauni Amavasya has already begun...We have developed a ghat approximately 3.5 kilometres long...There is a lot of enthusiasm, and a large number of people have arrived...Our estimate is approximately 3 to 3.5 crore devotees will take a dip on Mauni Amavasya today..."

Additional Police Commissioner Prayagraj Ajay Pal Sharma said that AI-enabled cameras and drones are also being used to monitor the crowd.

Speaking to ANI, Ajay Pal Sharma said, "Devotees in large numbers are present at the ghats to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. Proper security arrangements have been made...AI enabled cameras, drones are also being used to monitor the crowd."

A devotee told ANI, "I am feeling very good after taking a holy dip...Proper arrangements have been made here"

- ANI

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Priya S
My parents are there today. They called and said the arrangements are very good, especially the changing rooms and the clear announcements. Feeling relieved knowing the police and RAF are deployed. Safety first.
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Aman W
While the security is commendable, I hope the focus on crowd management doesn't take away from the spiritual essence of Mauni Amavasya. Sometimes too much policing can feel intrusive during such a personal act of faith.
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Rohit P
3.5 km long ghat! That's impressive logistics. Prayagraj Mela administration has really stepped up their game over the years. Hope everyone has a safe and blessed snan.
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Nisha Z
The scale is always mind-boggling. Crores of people gathering peacefully for a dip is a testament to India's spiritual fabric. Good to hear the devotee in the article also felt the arrangements were proper.
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David E
Visiting from Canada and witnessed the preparations yesterday. The organization for an event of this size is incredible. The integration of technology (ICCC, drones) with traditional crowd management is very smart.

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