Police and officials coordinate flood‑watch and cyber‑monitoring ahead of Kanwar travel

With the monsoon season coinciding with the Kanwar Yatra, police forces and disaster‑management officials have synchronized their operations to tackle both flooding threats and digital misinformation.

In Basti, Superintendent of Police Dr. Yashveer Singh briefed senior officers on a dual‑track strategy: on‑ground flood‑watch teams will patrol riverbanks, while a dedicated cyber‑cell monitors platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and regional messaging apps for any rumors that could incite unrest. Any content identified as false or incendiary will trigger swift legal proceedings.

Shamli’s SP Narendra Pratap Singh reiterated that the cyber‑team operates 24/7, employing keyword alerts and geo‑fencing to detect posts aimed at disturbing the peace. The department has already prepared a list of penal provisions to be invoked against violators.

Sitapur’s law‑enforcement leadership, under SP Ankush Agrawal, has positioned mobile flood‑relief kits along the Kanwar route near the Chaulhari Ghat bridge. These kits contain sandbags, inflatable boats and first‑aid supplies, ready to be deployed should water levels rise unexpectedly.

In the capital, DCP Rajendra Prasad Meena highlighted coordination with the Delhi Disaster Management Authority to align road‑closure plans with flood forecasts. Traffic police have been instructed to redirect vehicles away from flood‑prone zones, while maintaining clear lanes for pilgrim convoys.

The combined emphasis on real‑time flood monitoring and stringent cyber‑surveillance demonstrates the authorities’ commitment to a safe, orderly pilgrimage, free from both natural hazards and the spread of fake news.