Mass Pilgrimage to Kashi Vishwanath Highlights Security and Crowd Management

Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal announced that close to one lakh devotees participated in the morning worship at Kashi Vishwanath. Around 5,000 police officers, supported by senior officials and ATS squads, were on duty from midnight to manage the flow of pilgrims. The Varanasi Range DIG Shivhari Meena appealed to worshippers to stay within designated lines, emphasizing safety over convenience. National Disaster Response Force teams stationed at major ghats monitored the rising water levels of the Ganga, deploying rescue boats and modern equipment to safeguard those taking the holy dip.