Anticipated Surge in Tourists for Dev Deepawali in Varanasi Prompts Heightened Security Measures

Over 5 lakh tourists are expected to arrive in #Varanasi this year for Dev Deepawali celebrations. Special security arrangements are being made to cope with rush of pilgrims.

A state home department official said: “To ensure safety and security of pilgrims, district administration has divided Kashi’s 84 ghats into nine zones, 11 sectors, and 32 sub-sectors. Police teams will be deployed at all ghats and adjoining streets.