The ongoing Mahakumbh Mela at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj is expected to attract around 40 crore visitors over 44 days. Ensuring peace and public safety during such a large gathering is a huge challenge for authorities. Experts emphasize that AI-powered facial recognition and surveillance systems are game-changing technologies that prevent potential threats during large public gatherings in a particular place.
These advanced solutions empower security teams to monitor vast areas, identify anomalies, and respond quickly to thwart risks and untoward incidents.
With the ability to analyze live video feeds from surveillance cameras, AI can pinpoint suspicious activities, alert authorities, and even predict crowd behavior patterns to ward off any possible mishap.
“With the integration of AI into the public safety system, events of such a mass footfall like Mahakumbh can be concluded peacefully. The AI-embedded systems can monitor the crowd in real-time by swiftly identifying and resolving potential threats. Facial recognition technology plays a significant role in this regard by assisting authorities in identifying missing persons or tracking individuals with criminal backgrounds,” Tarun Wig, a leading security expert and co-founder & CEO of Innefu Labs, said.
“Moreover, by cross-referencing real-time images with existing databases, facial recognition systems provide law enforcement agencies with actionable insights, which enable authorities to contain the suspicious individuals and foil their plans,” added Wig.
Experts believe that the scalability of AI systems ensures that even gatherings as massive as the Mahakumbh can be effectively managed without compromising safety. In addition to managing crowds, AI-powered systems leverage Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) to analyze data from the deep web, dark web, and surface web, providing security agencies with critical insights into emerging threats and criminal activities.
“For instance, Innefu’s Insight, which works on sophisticated algorithms, is quick to identify illicit activities like extremist propaganda by mapping concealed networks and tracking communication patterns across diverse linguistic landscapes. These capabilities enable authorities to preemptively address risks, protect vulnerable communities, and maintain public order at large gatherings,” the Innefu CEO observed.
