A Russian citizen, a German national and two people from Belarus have had their documents examined, according to an official statement, PTI reported. The paperwork of the German and Belarusian nationals wre found to be in order, and they were allowed to go free.
“However, the fourth individual, [identified as] Andre from Moscow, Russia, had an expired visa and passport. As a result, he was sent back to Russia,” the statement added.
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Senior Superintendent of Police (Mahakumbh Nagar) Rajesh Dwivedi emphasised that the entire Maha Kumbh Mela area is under constant surveillance, and anyone found involved in suspicious activities will not be spared.
The statement issued by the state government said extensive arrangements are being made for the safety of devotees at the Maha Kumbh. Special focus is on suspicious individuals, with security forces maintaining strict surveillance. In this regard, Maha Kumbh police recently questioned four foreign nationals, it added.
SSP Dwivedi mentioned that vigilance has been increased for the safety of devotees, with Maha Kumbh police remaining on alert 24/7.
“They are closely monitoring both local and foreign citizens. The police are conducting multiple levels of checks to ensure the safety of every devotee,” Dwivedi said in the statement.
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Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently urged people to visit the the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and see the giant ‘damru’ and trident of Lord Shiva made of bronze and other metals.
“Many pleasant destinations have been developed for the devotees coming to the great festival of folk faith ‘Prayagraj Mahakumbh’,” the Chief Minister’s Office said in a post on X.
“In this series, the giant damru and trident of Lord Shiva installed in Jhunsi are becoming the center of attraction. Come to Maha Kumbh, do visit this damru and trident made of bronze and other metals…,” the post added.
The Maha Kumbh, held every 12 years, will be held in Prayagraj this time between January 13 and February 26, 2025.
An expert informed that the vacant space between two overbridges in Trivenipuram of Jhunsi is being developed as two parks and a concrete platform has been built between the two parks. A huge ‘damru’ and trident has been installed on one platform which weighs three tons.
