Prayagraj, Feb. 26 -- Uttar Pradesh police are on high alert on the last day of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The police have conducted a boat patrol to prevent any untoward incident.

"Today is the last 'snan parv' at Maha Kumbh on Mahashivratri. Boat patrolling is being done by the Police. Those who have not put on belts on boats are being alerted. If any boat is operating illegally, it is being caught," Prayagraj Addl SP Shwetabh Pandey told ANI.

"Motorboats and any kind of engine-operated boats are not being operated today. Regular boats are operational today. Nine patrolling teams are on duty so that there is no untoward incident...The patrolling started last night, extensive patrolling is being done. It will continue till the crowd ...