Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 27 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Prashant Kumar on Wednesday stated that the police presented an 'unprecedented' model of crowd management, security, and technology during the Maha Kumbh.

'On the instructions of CM Yogi Adityanath, we have presented an unprecedented model of crowd management, security, and techniques... We made use of world-class technologies and AI for crowd management and surveillance,' Kumar said.

The DGP noted that more than 65 crore devotees took a holy dip in Prayagraj.

'Today, the last "Amrit snan" of Maha Kumbh 2025 began early in the morning. Throughout the state, devotees are visiting Shiv temples in large numbers and offering prayers. Today is the last day of Maha Kumbh, and more than 65 crore devotees took a holy dip in Prayagraj,' he said.

He added that cooperation with various agencies enabled the police to perform in an 'unprecedented' manner.

'Religious places like Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Vindhyavasini Devi saw a huge influx of tourists who visited after Prayagraj... The Maha Kumbh concluded without any major tragedy... We worked in tandem with the railways. People used railway services to the tune of 5 lakh on "snan" days and 3-4 lakh on other days,' he said.

'We had full faith, and as I said earlier, it's not a challenge but an opportunity for us. Our personnel worked on the ground for 45 days and trained for two months prior to that... We set many examples which will inspire generations to come... Our security arrangements will remain in place for a few more days until we dismantle all our apparatus... Personally, it is a matter of pride and an unforgettable experience,' he added.

Devotees from across the country gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday for the last 'snan' of the Maha Kumbh, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri.

Drone visuals showed a sea of devotees at the Triveni Sangam taking a holy dip on the final day of the event.

A devotee expressed her excitement about attending the Maha Kumbh on its last day.

'I cannot express my sentiments in words... We came here with a lot of excitement... We came here because it is the last day of the Maha Kumbh. We are fortunate to have the blessings of Maa Ganga,' she said.

The first Amrit Snan of Paush Purnima began on January 13, followed by snans on Makar Sankranti (January 14), Mauni Amavasya (January 29), Basant Panchami (February 3), Maghi Purnima (February 12), and the last snan on February 26, Maha Shivaratri.

Several Akharas participated in the Maha Kumbh, including Niranjani Akhada, Ahwan Akhada, and Juna Akhada, the largest Akhada in the Sanyasi tradition.

(ANI)