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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
AI drones to monitor crowds for Simhastha Kumbh Mela
Nashik: The Nashik rural police are using AI-powered drone cameras to prepare for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela. The police, on the third Monday of the holy month of Shravan, deployed a drone to estimate the crowd size at Kushawarta Kund in Trimbakeshwar. The third Shravan Somvar is a major event that draws hundreds of thousands of devotees to Trimbakeshwar which is home to one of India's 12 Jyotirlingas. Pilgrims from all over the country come to visit the temple and take a holy dip in the Kushawarta Kund. Many also embark on a challenging 20 to 40-kilometer circumambulation of Brahmagiri mountain, often starting their journey just after midnight. According to a senior police official, around 2 lakh devotees had arrived in the area between Sunday evening and Monday morning. Additional SP Aditya Mirkhelkar, while talking to TOI, said, "We successfully tested an AI drone to check the crowd density and headcount at Kushawarta. A drone was also used as a public announcement (PA) system to pass on instructions to the devotees for their safety and security." The experiment of using drone technology was successful and this technology will now come in handy for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbha Mela in Nashik city and Trimbakeshwar in 2027. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo Under the guidance of superintendent of police SP Balasaheb Patil, drones with AI-enabled cameras were specifically used on the third Shravan Somvar, considering the rush of devotees, to ascertain crowd density and headcount as a drill for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Ahead of the Kumbh, the rural police will have another opportunity to check their preparedness during the third Shravan Somvar next year. A heavy bandobast, comprising over 500 policemen and home guards, was deployed in Trimbakeshwar town as part of the security measures. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
08-08-2025
- Time of India
16-year-old boy dies, 12 injured after pickup vehicle hits them while crossing highway
Nashik: A 16-year-old schoolboy from Sogras village died and two of his schoolmates suffered serious injuries after they were hit by a pickup vehicle on the Mumbai-Agra highway near Chandwad around 5.30pm on Friday. Eight-nine other students escaped with moderate injuries. Villagers from Sogras Phata and nearby areas staged a protest by blocking the Mumbai-Agra highway, demanding action, following the accident. The blockade, which lasted till around 7.45pm, caused significant traffic congestion on both sides of the highway. Police identified the deceased boy as Akshay Ramesh Mahale and said the pickup driver was detained. SP Balasaheb Patil of Nashik Rural said the accident occurred when a group of students, including girls, were crossing the highway after school hours. "The school is on one side of the highway and the students' resided on the other side. While they were crossing the highway, a pickup vehicle moving towards Malegaon hit them. One student died in the accident and 12 others suffered moderate to serious injuries," he said, adding that the injured were shifted to hospitals in Pimpalgaon and Nashik city. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Access all TV channels anywhere, anytime Techno Mag Learn More Undo School education minister Dada Bhuse, who was on his way to Malegaon from Nashik, rushed to the accident spot and ensured that the ambulances carrying the students to hospitals got through. SP Patil said the road blockade started soon after the accident. "While the road blockade got over, a sufficient force has been deployed at the accident spot to clear the traffic and also ensure that there is no untoward incident," he added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rural SP sets up WhatsApp groups in over 2,200 villages
Nashik: The Nashik Rural police, under the leadership of SP Balasaheb Patil, are rolling out a new initiative to strengthen ties with communities across the district. They are creating WhatsApp groups for every village and urban ward, aiming to foster continuous communication with the residents. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These dedicated groups will serve as a vital tool for the police to gather feedback directly from the citizens and disseminate important information and awareness messages on various issues. SP Patil said that with over 2,200 villages in the rural district, a WhatsApp group is being established for each, as well as for urban wards. "Each group will be monitored by a police personnel who will not only get regular feedback, but also conduct in-person meetings with the residents. This proactive approach will significantly contribute to maintaining law and order, as well as aid in crime prevention and detection," Patil said. Each WhatsApp group will comprise 200 to 1,000 members, including villagers, the police patil and influential community figures such as teachers, lawyers, traders, and doctors. This direct engagement through WhatsApp is expected to bridge the gap between the public and the police. Furthermore, these active members will effectively become the "eyes and ears" of the rural police, providing crucial local intelligence. These groups will be useful for spreading information among people about different matters. "The process to form the groups has started and soon the entire rural district will be covered. The population of the rural district is approximately 50 lakh, covered by 40 police stations. A sizeable number of people in the rural district will thus be in contact with the police," Patil said.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Time of India
Rural police get 40 mopeds from NCRB under Nirbhaya Fund
Nashik: The Nashik Rural police have received 40 mopeds for its women's help desk from the National Crime Research Bureau (NCRB) to provide swift relief to women in distress. The mopeds were flagged off by SP Balasaheb Patil on Thursday. The mopeds have been made available under the Nirbhaya Fund. "Centre and state govt are implementing various schemes for the security of women. Under this, women's help desks have been set up at all the police stations to prevent crimes against women, and to investigate and detect them," an officer said. In a bid to give a quick response to women-related complaints, the 40 mopeds were handed over to the women's help desk by SP Patil at a programme held at the Rural police headquarters in Adgaon. Also present at the programme were additional SP Aditya Mirkhelkar, deputy SP Nitin Gokave, and other senior officers. The women's help desk groups have been equipped with necessary machinery like computer sets, cell phones, etc. Adequate force is also being provided to these help desks for the quick redressal of women-related complaints. "The mopeds will be used for patrolling in public places, around schools, colleges, girls' ashramshalas, hostels and offices, among other areas, to prevent crime against women," another officer said.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
Nashik Rural SP appeals devotees to follow police guidelines during Shravan Somvars in Trimbakeshwar
Nashik: As the holy month of Shravan approaches, Nashik Rural superintendent of police Balasaheb Patil has appealed to devotees visiting the Trimbakeshwar temple to strictly follow safety guidelines for their own well-being. The month of Shravan, observed from July 25 to Aug 23, sees a massive influx of pilgrims at Trimbakeshwar, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, located about 30km from Nashik city. Patil advised devotees to carry only essential items and avoid bringing valuables, as they are at risk of getting lost in the crowd. "No bags will be allowed inside the temple premises," Patil stated. "Do not attempt to touch any unidentified object. Inform the nearest police personnel immediately," he added. The police have also requested devotees to park their vehicles only in designated parking areas, and to avoid spreading or believing in rumours. "Clarify any doubts with the police. Do not rely on hearsay," Patil said. Trimbakeshwar is not only a key pilgrimage site for Shiva devotees, but also the starting point of the sacred Godavari River. During Shravan, devotees undertake a 20-km or 40-km circumambulation of the Brahmagiri mountain as part of their spiritual observance. While the third Monday of Shravan typically sees the heaviest rush, the other Mondays also draw lakhs of devotees for darshan and rituals.
