PRAYAGRAJ, July 11 -- With the annual Kanwar Yatra set to begin on Friday, district police have made extensive arrangements to ensure the safety and smooth movement of devotees during the Sawan month. Approximately 250 CCTV cameras have been installed along Kanwar routes across all 41 police station areas in the district. In addition, the Jal Police, Dial 112 teams and local police have been put on high alert.

Police commissioner Jogendra Kumar reviewed the security preparations during a meeting with all station in-charges and issued necessary instructions. He emphasised the importance of continuous surveillance through CCTV cameras, particularly at dhabas, refreshment centers, major intersections, and other crowded areas within each jur...