The Democracy News : During the celebration of Ganga Dussehra in Varanasi, worshippers immersed themselves at the Dashashwamedh Ghat along the sacred Ganges. A large gathering of individuals convened at the Mokshadayini Ghats, arriving for bathing activities since the morning and continuing throughout the day. Ganga Dussehra attracted a significant crowd at the Ganga Ghats in Prayagraj, Ayodhya, and Haridwar.
Significant security measures were implemented ahead of the bathing rituals on Ganga Dussehra. Prashant Kumar, the Director General of Police in Uttar Pradesh, instructed comprehensive safety provisions for the attendees at the river banks and lakes during the event. Directives were issued to all Police Commissioners, IGs, DIGs, and District Captains to ensure a secure environment for the Jyeshtha Ganga Dussehra bathing festival.
Police officials were directed to anticipate large crowds, arrange for adequate lighting, install barricades, assign divers and water police, conduct thorough inspections of bathing sites, and deploy undercover male and female officers. Emphasis was placed on prohibiting any unconventional activities and preempting potential controversies.
Monitoring of social media platforms and swift action against misinformation dissemination were highlighted. Mandatory deployment of UP-112 vehicles at congested locations was stressed for effective crowd management.