Gautam Buddh Nagar Police will deploy 28,000 personnel and two PAC companies across 146 Chhath ghats to ensure safe celebrations. (Pankaj Rai)
Noida: Gautam Buddh Nagar Police have rolled out an extensive security plan to ensure peaceful and orderly celebrations of Chhath Puja across the district. With large gatherings expected at 146 ghats, around 28,000 police personnel will be deployed, supported by two companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC).
Joint Commissioner of Police Sankalp Sharma said Chhath Puja celebrations would take place at 146 locations across Gautam Buddh Nagar, covering both natural and artificial ghats. Special security and crowd-management arrangements have been made at all these sites.
Of the 146 locations, 13 have been identified as major gathering points where particularly large crowds are expected. Police have been instructed to maintain heightened vigilance at these sensitive locations.
Senior police officials have personally inspected several Chhath ghats to assess the preparations on the ground. During these visits, they reviewed lighting arrangements, public announcement systems, crowd management measures and other essential security facilities.
Officials also directed the concerned teams to address any shortcomings in advance to ensure devotees do not face difficulties during the celebrations.
Approximately 28,000 civil police personnel will be deployed across the district during the festival. Two PAC companies will also assist in maintaining security and managing large gatherings.
Senior officers will remain actively involved in monitoring arrangements at the ghats. Police teams will focus on regulating the movement of devotees and maintaining order throughout the worship activities.
The police administration aims to ensure that families from Purvanchal, Bihar and other regions can celebrate the festival with devotion and without fear or disruption.
Officials said preparations have been made with the safety and convenience of devotees as the top priority. Police personnel will remain deployed at the ghats throughout the celebrations to maintain security and ensure smooth arrangements.
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