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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