Terror threat looms large on Kumbh mela
11 Jan 2013 7:08 AM IST
With terrorist threat looming large, the security in the Maha Kumbh Mela has been beefed up and the central govt is giving all assistance for a fool-proof security arrangements during the 55-day mela period starting from Monday next.
The police has already decided to go for random frisking of the people entering the mela area and has even installed 80 CCTV cameras to keep a track on the traffic and security.
Special commandos from the Central and state forces have been deployed in the mela area to avert any threat, disclosed Inspector General of Police (IG) Alok Sharma. Sharma told reporters that commandos of the ITBP and CRPF have been dispatched by the Centre while the UP government has already deployed commandos of the Anti - Terrorist Squad (ATS) in the mela.
‘There would be 10 anti-sabotage teams from the central forces while 30 sniffer dogs would be pressed in service, all sent from the Centre,’ he said.
The IG made it clear that Sector 3 and 4 of the Mela area would be the main focal point of security for the authorities though every constable has been asked to check at area 70 meters area respectively before each bathing days.
Already 10,000 policemen including central forces have reached the mela area and more are on the way. ‘We have surplus security forces to deal with any situation,’ Sharma claimed. Sharma was SSP Kumbh Mela during the 2001 Maha Kumbh here while recently in 2010 he was in-charge at Haridwar Kumbh Mela.
Talking about the Akharas, he said that discussions have been completed in connection with the Shahi Snan on 14 Jan and the traditional norms would be adopted. ‘As the Makarsankranti could be extended up to 15 Jan, so we are prepared for it,’ he further added.
More than 50,000 security personnel including 376 companies of PAC and 37 companies of Central Forces would be deployed in the Kumbh Mela area during the entire 55 days of the mela period starting from 14 Jan to 10 March.
ASARAM’S CAMP VANDALISED, VISIT OPPOSED
ALLAHABAD: A camp set up at Kumbh Mela ground for Asaram Bapu's discourse was vandalised while several outfits have opposed the proposed visit of the self-styled godman, who has drawn flak for his remarks on the Delhi gangrape victim, at the religious congregation here.
The gateway to the grandiose camp, where the godman is likely to stay and deliver ‘pravachans’ for three days, was vandalised and set afire. However, police claim that it was not clear who were responsible. The godman is scheduled to visit the city on 14 Jan to take part in the Maha Kumbh congregation.
A number of religious organisations like Sannyasi Parishad, Akhil Bharatiya Sant Mahasabha and Akhil Bharat Purohit Mahasabha have issued statements asserting that they will oppose the visit of Asaram.
The police has already decided to go for random frisking of the people entering the mela area and has even installed 80 CCTV cameras to keep a track on the traffic and security.
Special commandos from the Central and state forces have been deployed in the mela area to avert any threat, disclosed Inspector General of Police (IG) Alok Sharma. Sharma told reporters that commandos of the ITBP and CRPF have been dispatched by the Centre while the UP government has already deployed commandos of the Anti - Terrorist Squad (ATS) in the mela.
‘There would be 10 anti-sabotage teams from the central forces while 30 sniffer dogs would be pressed in service, all sent from the Centre,’ he said.
The IG made it clear that Sector 3 and 4 of the Mela area would be the main focal point of security for the authorities though every constable has been asked to check at area 70 meters area respectively before each bathing days.
Already 10,000 policemen including central forces have reached the mela area and more are on the way. ‘We have surplus security forces to deal with any situation,’ Sharma claimed. Sharma was SSP Kumbh Mela during the 2001 Maha Kumbh here while recently in 2010 he was in-charge at Haridwar Kumbh Mela.
Talking about the Akharas, he said that discussions have been completed in connection with the Shahi Snan on 14 Jan and the traditional norms would be adopted. ‘As the Makarsankranti could be extended up to 15 Jan, so we are prepared for it,’ he further added.
More than 50,000 security personnel including 376 companies of PAC and 37 companies of Central Forces would be deployed in the Kumbh Mela area during the entire 55 days of the mela period starting from 14 Jan to 10 March.
ASARAM’S CAMP VANDALISED, VISIT OPPOSED
ALLAHABAD: A camp set up at Kumbh Mela ground for Asaram Bapu's discourse was vandalised while several outfits have opposed the proposed visit of the self-styled godman, who has drawn flak for his remarks on the Delhi gangrape victim, at the religious congregation here.
The gateway to the grandiose camp, where the godman is likely to stay and deliver ‘pravachans’ for three days, was vandalised and set afire. However, police claim that it was not clear who were responsible. The godman is scheduled to visit the city on 14 Jan to take part in the Maha Kumbh congregation.
A number of religious organisations like Sannyasi Parishad, Akhil Bharatiya Sant Mahasabha and Akhil Bharat Purohit Mahasabha have issued statements asserting that they will oppose the visit of Asaram.
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