Har-ki-Pauri appeared dressed up in khaki on Wednesday in preparation for the auspicious Makar Sankranti the next morning. The police personnel were taking a pledge in unison to work with total dedication during the ongoing Ardh Kumbh Mela here that lasts till April 22.
A traffic plan has been implemented with route diversions for vehicles coming from all directions to the city. Makar Sankranti snan would be observed on both 14 and 15 January this time.
Speaking to The Pioneer, IG Ardh Kumbh Mela G S Martolia said, “All the police forces which have reached the city took pledge before Ganga to work with dedication during the fair. They prayed to Ganga for strength. Till date nearly 5000 cops have reached the city including 15 companies of Kendriya Suraksha bal, 17 companies of Uttarakhand Provincial Armed Constabulary of Uttar Pradesh, 12 companies of Uttarakhand PAC, 1500 civil police personnel.”
Traffic plan has been implemented for three days from 13 to 15 January said CO traffic Prakash Deoli. “We are expecting nearly 10 to 15 lakhs of pilgrims for Maker Sankranti snan,” said IG Kumbh Mela.
Notably no vehicle like Tata Sumo, Taxi, Auto rickshaw would be allowed to stand near bus stand or railway station and these vehicles would ply from the make shift bus stand made in Rishikul bus stand. Four wheelers would not be allowed in the mela zone on these three days. Busses coming from national highway would be directed to Rishikul bus stand and would return from the same area without entering the main city.