Uttarakhand has stated that around 20,000 soldiers have been deployed by all the forces to ensure peace and strict implementation of all Covid-19 protocols during the Mahakumbh.Speaking to news agency ANI, DGP Ashok Kumar also said that the rising coronavirus infections are the biggest challenge that stands in front of them.
Regarding the 'shahi snan', Kumar said that 14 April is an important day for the Mahakumbh 2021, the day of the biggest royal bath.
Also, 12 April, marking Somati Amavasya, is also an important day. Special preparations are being undertaken by the force to tackle any situation between 11 to 14 April, he said.The DGP said that on those days, whoever does not have to come for Kumbh Snan and needs to go to Dehradun,.