Lucknow, July 13, 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Police have launched an expansive and technologically advanced security framework to oversee the Kanwar Yatra this year. With over 45,000 personnel and cutting-edge surveillance tools in place, officials aim to ensure a secure and peaceful experience for devotees.

High-Tech Surveillance: 40,000 CCTVs, 400 AI Drones

Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna confirmed the use of modern surveillance systems:

• 40,000 CCTV cameras installed across the Kanwar route
• 400 drones, many AI-enabled, feeding live visuals to zonal HQs
• ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras to monitor traffic

Real-time footage is being transmitted to command centers for prompt response and crowd monitoring.

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Force Deployment Breakdown

A total of 45,000 police personnel have been deployed, including:

• 587 Gazetted Officers
• 2,040 Inspectors
• 13,520 Sub-Inspectors
• 39,965 Head Constables & Constables
• 1,486 Women Sub-Inspectors
• 8,541 Women Head Constables & Constables
• 50 companies of Central and PAC forces
• 1,424 Home Guards

Units from the RAF, QRT, and ATS have also been mobilized.

Round-the-Clock Patrolling and Safety

• UP-112 vehicles are on 24/7 patrol.
• Local divers and barricades positioned near rivers and canals.
• Emergency numbers and QR barcodes with key info shared via ads and social media.

Public Services Along the Route

To support pilgrims, the administration has established:

• 1,845 water service centres
• 829 medical camps
• 1,222 police help centres
• Control rooms in all major zones

Food safety authorities, accompanied by police, are inspecting dhabas to ensure hygiene and prevent misinformation by vigilantes.

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Monitoring Misinformation and Social Media

Two 8-member teams at the DGP HQ are monitoring:

• Social media for fake news and potential threats
• News inputs from electronic media, UP-112, and other sources

Immediate action is being taken against rumor-mongering.

FAQs

Q1. How many police personnel have been deployed for the Kanwar Yatra 2025?
A: Over 45,000 personnel, including officers, constables, home guards, and specialized forces, are deployed to ensure security during the yatra.

Q2. What technology is being used for Kanwar Yatra surveillance?
A: Around 40,000 CCTV cameras, 400 AI drones, and ANPR systems are being used for real-time monitoring of the yatra route.

Q3. Are there medical and water facilities for pilgrims?
A: Yes, the UP administration has set up 829 medical camps and 1,845 water service centres along the Kanwar route.

Q4. How is misinformation being managed during the yatra?
A: Dedicated teams at DGP HQ are monitoring social media and news inputs round-the-clock to counter fake news and ensure public safety.

Q5. What are the safety measures near water bodies?
A: Divers have been deployed, barricades installed, and danger signage placed along rivers and canals to prevent accidents.