The second training session of the police personnel deputed to Kumbh Mela 2021 duty was inaugurated by the Director General of Police Anil Raturi on Wednesday. Along with the police personnel, representatives of various Akhadas and Ganga Sabha were also present on the occasion.
Raturi sought the blessings and cooperation of the religious fraternity for the Kumbh Mela to be held at Haridwar in 2021. The DGP further expressed confidence that any problems faced will be overcome to ensure successful completion of the Kumbh Mela.
In addition to Raturi, the DG (Law and Order) Ashok Kumar, Kumbh Mela inspector general Sanjay Gunjyal and Kumbh Mela senior superintendent of police Janmejay Khanduri also shared their views with the police personnel on the occasion.
Further, Mahant Ravindra Poori from Mahanirvani Akhada and Ganga Sabha president Pradeep Jha also assured that coordination among the religious fraternity, local people and visiting devotees will make the Kumbh Mela 2021 successful.
Later, those undergoing the training were also taken to the Kumbh Mela control room building.
They were informed about the police control room, CCTV network and communication system by Haridwar deputy superintendent of police Mukesh Thakur.