Lucknow: Ahead of Chhath Puja on Nov 15 and 16, Lucknow Police rolled out a three-tier security plan at major ghats, with drones, CCTV cameras and plainclothes personnel deployed to ensure devotees’ safety.Enhanced security arrangements were made at Laxman Mela Ground, Kudiya Ghat, Jhulelal Ghat and G-20 Ghat, where large crowds are expected for the evening and morning rituals. Barricading has also been put up at vulnerable points.CCTV cameras and drones will monitor crowd movement and help police detect congestion or security threats. Personnel will be deployed at multiple levels to regulate entry and exit and respond to emergencies.Male and female officers in plain clothes will keep watch on suspicious activity and ensure the safety of women and children. SDRF and water police teams will remain stationed at sensitive locations to handle any water-related emergencies.Chhath Puja celebrations will be organised at a total of 157 locations across the Lucknow Police Commissionerate area. Of these, 47 venues fall under the East Zone, 17 under the West Zone, eight under the North Zone, 63 under the South Zone and 22 under the Central Zone.Joint commissioner of police (law and order) Babloo Kumar said all major ghats had been brought under a comprehensive security cover, with surveillance and emergency-response teams deployed. “Traffic police have also been directed to ensure smooth vehicular movement and prevent congestion around the ghats,” said Kumar.
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