According to Senior Superintendent of Police of Kumbh, R K S Rathore, “as many as 30 police stations and 40 outposts have been set up in the Mela ground, which are being manned by 50 inspectors, 550 sub—inspectors, 450 head constables and 5800 constables“.
“These policemen have been made to undergo rigorous training. With the help of video clippings of large gatherings, senior officers have explained to them the nitty-gritty of crowd management.
“Besides, the policemen have been counselled to behave well with all the visitors, be they ordinary pilgrims, tourists from far-off places, or religious leaders,” the SSP said.
The policemen will be provided round-the-clock assistance by about 4000 personnel of Provincial Armed Constabulary, the armed wing of UP police, which is known for its expertise in tackling tough situations, IGP Alok Sharma said.
