Uttar Pradesh Police has set up a multi-layered security system around Prayagraj to protect key installations, including temples and akharas.
With just a day left for the world’s largest religious gathering, the Mahakumbh, in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the state police have made massive security arrangements around the city to ensure the safety of over 45 crore people expected to attend the event, which takes place once every 12 years.

Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar said comprehensive security measures are in place for the event which will take place from January 13 to February 26, a news agency ANI report said.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath had issued directives for a robust security framework surrounding Prayagraj, including key routes connecting the district to neighboring regions.

Security arrangements for Mahakumbh 2025
In line with the CM’s directives, the police have set up a circular security system with 102 checkpoints along seven critical routes. The security includes checks and frisking of both vehicles and individuals.
DGP Prashant Kumar emphasised that Uttar Pradesh Police is committed to ensuring the safety of all participants, saying that over 1,000 police personnel have been deployed.
Additional resources have been dedicated to security, with 71 inspectors, 234 sub-inspectors, 645 constables, and 113 Home Guards/PRD (Prantiya Rakshak Dal) jawans actively monitoring the event.