UP govt enforces stricter safety measures after Kumbh stampede, deploys senior officials for better management

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UP govt enforces stricter safety measures after Kumbh stampede, deploys senior officials for better management



Presiding over the meeting, CM Yogi deployed former Divisional Commissioner Ashish Goyal and former Allahabad Development Authority Vice Chairman Bhanu Goswami, along with five Special Secretaries, for better management of the Mela to avert any untoward incident, especially during the third Amrit Snan of Basant Panchami on February 3, when another huge rush of devotees was expected.Both Goyal and Goswami were posted in Prayagraj previously and are familiar with Kumbh management.”To further strengthen Mela arrangements, Ashish Goyal, who served as Divisional Commissioner of Prayagraj during Kumbh 2019, and Bhanu Goswami, former Vice Chairman of ADA, are being deployed. Additionally, five Special Secretary-level officers will oversee operations. They will remain in Prayagraj until February 12 to assist in streamlining the arrangements. Moreover, Superintendent of Police-level officers will also be deployed for enhanced management and security,” said the CM.



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