Multi-layered security cover deployed for 148th Rath Yatra
Ahmedabad: With the 148th Rath Yatra scheduled on Friday in Ahmedabad, the state govt and police department have put in place an extensive, multi-layered security plan to ensure peaceful and smooth proceedings.
Chief minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a high-level review meeting in Gandhinagar on Tuesday, assessing the overall preparedness for the grand annual procession.
Over 23,884 security personnel, including units from the State Reserve Police (SRP), Rapid Action Force (RAF), Chetak Commandos, and city police, will be deployed across the city. IG-ranked police officials will oversee critical locations along the 18-km route.
A mobile force of 4,500 police personnel will accompany the procession, including the rath (chariot), trucks, akhadas, and bhajan groups. For traffic regulation, 1,000 officers and 23 cranes will be stationed at key junctions.
City police commissioner G S Malik presented the comprehensive security and coordination blueprint to the CM, minister of state for home Harsh Sanghavi, and senior civic and state officials.
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The CM specifically directed police to exercise heightened caution near 206 dilapidated structures identified on the procession route. Warning boards and barricades have already been erected to prevent public access to these vulnerable buildings.
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To assist citizens, 17 public help centres and 44 public address systems will be operational during the event. In efforts to foster communal harmony, police have conducted 177 peace committee meetings, 235 mohalla committee gatherings, and several interfaith dialogues in sensitive areas.
The police are also collaborating closely with civic agencies to manage crowds, logistics, and public utilities throughout the event. For real-time tracking and crowd control, all processional vehicles will be equipped with GPS systems, allowing swift response in case of diversions or emergencies.
Pointers: Comprehensive Blueprint
- Security Deployment: 23,884 personnel, including IGs, commandos, SRP, and RAF
- AI Technology: To be used for crowd alert and fire detection systems for the first time
- GPS Monitoring: All raths, akhada vehicles, and trucks to be tracked in real time
- Moving Security: Over 4,500 police in motion along with raths and bhajan mandalis
- Traffic Control: 1,000 personnel and 23 cranes deployed
- Surveillance: 227 CCTV cameras, 41 drones, 2,872 body-worn cameras, 240 rooftop points, 25 watch towers
- Public Support: 17 help centres and 44 public address systems available along the route
- Risk Mitigation: Dilapidated and old buildings marked with warning messages
- Community Coordination: 177 peace committee, 235 locality, and 57 women meetings held
- Social Events: Unity Cup cricket, blood donation camps, and cultural contests organised
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