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UP govt to deploy 220 divers and 700 boats to guard Sangam during Maha Kumbh

Prayagraj, Nov 11 (UNI) As part of its efforts to deal with emergencies during the upcoming Maha Kumbh, the Uttar Pradesh government will deploy 220 highly skilled deep-sea divers from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to secure the Sangam waters.
The country's top Water Police personnel from Goa, Kolkata, and Maharashtra will join the forces in Prayagraj this year to guard the devotees. For the first time, a large number of high-tech divers will be stationed to ensure the safety of pilgrims and saints during the sacred bathing rituals.
To ensure the safety of devotees at Maha Kumbh, the largest gathering in Sanatan Dharma, teams from the NDRF, SDRF, water police, PAC, and healthcare staff are working in unison. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directives, comprehensive security measures are being put in place for the millions of devotees arriving from across India and abroad.
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