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33 UP policemen, firemen to receive President's Gallantry Medals on Republic Day
Lucknow, Jan 25: On the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, 17 policemen and 16 firemen will be honoured with the prestigious President's Gallantry Medal for their exemplary courage and bravery in the line of duty, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced on Saturday.
Officers, jawans on duty to ensure everything is under control: UP DGP on Maha Kumbh security
Lucknow, January 14: Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar on Tuesday said the police department is continuously monitoring the situation to ensure everything remains under control during the Maha Kumbh.
Over 10,000 personnel deployed for Maha Kumbh: UP Police
Prayagraj, January 13: The Uttar Pradesh police on Monday morning carried out inspections at the location where the much-awaited 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela was being held. The police were seen riding horseback for crowd management and patrolling. Over 10,000 personnel associated with local police stations and paramilitary forces have been deployed for the Maha Kumbh, an official said.
This Kumbh will be grand, divine, digital, and secure: Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar
Prayagraj, January 13: As the Maha Kumbh Mela commenced on Monday with a large number of devotees taking 'Snan', Uttar Pradesh's Director General of Police, Prashant Kumar highlighted the fusion of faith and modernity in this year's event, emphasized the use of advanced technologies like drones and CCTV to ensure enhanced security and smooth operations.
UP Police tightens security ahead of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj
Prayagraj, January 11: In preparation for the upcoming Maha Kumbh, the Uttar Pradesh Police has established a multi-layered security system around the Prayagraj district.
Mahakumbh: Top police officials take stock of security arrangements in Prayagraj
Prayagraj, January 11: As the world's largest religious gathering, the Mahakumbh, draws near, DIG Vaibhav Krishna and Mahakumbh Mela Kshetra SSP Rajesh Dwivedi inspected the Kumbh Mela area here on Saturday.
Mahakumbh: Digital 'Khoya-Paya Kendras' set up to assist visitors with lost items
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 9: Realising the vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for a safe and grand Mahakumbh 2025, Uttar Pradesh Police have established 10 state-of-the-art digital ‘Khoya- Paya Kendras' across the Mahakumbh area to ensure safety and convenience of millions of devotees.
7-layer security scheme being implemented at Maha Kumbh 2025: IG Tarun Gaba
Prayagraj, January 8: Days before the commencement of the Mahakumbh festival, Inspector General of Police, Prayagraj Tarun Gaba said that a 7-layer security scheme is being implemented to avert any untoward incident in the mass religious gathering.
Railway has made many special arrangements to manage crowds in Maha Kumbh 2025: Gorakhpur CPRO Pankaj Kumar Singh
Gorakhpur, January 8: Ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025, Indian Railways has made special arrangements to manage the crowds at railway stations.
Major reshuffle in UP Police department; 8 SPs transferred
Lucknow, Jan 8: In a significant move, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday announced a major reshuffle in the state's police department, with 12 IPS officers being transferred, including eight Superintendents of Police (SPs), across various key districts.
Mahakumbh 2025: Police attendance goes digital
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 5: The Uttar Pradesh Police have taken a significant step towards attaining a digital Mahakumbh by implementing a fully biometric attendance system for its personnel.
Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Full arrangements have been made, says Uttar Pradesh Police
Prayagraj, January 5: Ahead of the Mahakumbh Mela, Prayagraj Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rajesh Dwivedi said that full arrangements have been made for the devotees attending the Mela.
40% more force deployed compared to 2019 Mela: Uttar Pradesh DGP outlines preparations for Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj, January 4: With just days to go for Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar on Saturday outlined the extensive preparations being carried out on a war footing and said that 40 per cent more forces have been deployed compared to the 2019 Prayagraj Ardh Kumbh.