A total of 3,130 police personnel have been deployed to oversee the safety of devotees visiting the Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada and to ensure the secure conduct of the Dasara festivities, The Hans India reported.
NTR Police Commissioner SV Rajasekhar Babu addressed police officers and personnel at a briefing session at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada on Saturday, issuing instructions on security arrangements, crowd management, and traffic regulation for the festivities.
The arrangements for the festivities, scheduled from October 11 to 20, also cover Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 and the national SARAS Ajeevika Mela at Punnami Ghat.
The Commissioner instructed personnel to remain calm, courteous, and approachable while assisting devotees. According to The Hans India, police were asked to carry whistles and use recorded voice announcements through megaphones to guide devotees.
Additionally, police personnel were advised to coordinate closely with temple staff, priests, and officials of other departments.
These extensive security measures will help ensure a safe and smooth experience for devotees from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana attending the Dasara festivities.
