Tight Security Blanket Ahead of Shahi Sandal
Inspector Gaurav Gawande of Government Railway Police (GRP) told TOI that special security was in place at the station. "Over 30 additional personnel have been deployed specifically for the event. We have also stationed two Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) teams and two sniffer dogs for explosive detection and preventive checks," he said.
Beyond the railway premises, the city police are taking extensive precautions.
Over 1000 city police personnel and 200 traffic cops have been deployed across strategic locations and major junctions leading to the event venue. Checkpoints have been set up to monitor the movement of vehicles and maintain crowd flow.
In addition to the GRP's deployment of 130 personnel, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has also mobilised 130 staff members. The combined force is patrolling platforms, entry and exit points, and passenger waiting areas.
Two fire brigade vehicles have also been positioned on standby in case of emergencies.
Officials have also coordinated with intelligence and surveillance teams to monitor real-time developments using CCTV feeds across high-traffic zones. Given the religious significance and size of the gathering, the law enforcement agencies are taking all necessary precautions to ensure that the event proceeds peacefully and without incident.
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