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Over 6,000 police personnel to guard Mysuru Dasara
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Over 6,000 police personnel to guard Mysuru Dasara
Mysuru: With the world-famous Mysuru Dasara celebrations approaching, the city police have stepped up security arrangements to ensure the festival passes off peacefully. More than 6,000 police personnel will be deployed, while spectators will be prohibited from watching the Jamboo Savari from dilapidated buildings and trees.
Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar announced the measures while speaking to the media. She said the deployment would include 5,161 civil and traffic police personnel, 33 Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) platoons, 25 District Armed Reserve (DAR) platoons and 1,500 home guards.
The 11-day festival will also have 18 police assistance centres to help visitors and respond to emergencies. Members of the public can contact the emergency helpline 112 if they require police assistance.
Traffic regulations will be introduced on key roads around the Mysuru Palace, including one-way arrangements to manage the expected rush of visitors. Authorities will monitor public movement through a network of 35,794 closed-circuit television cameras, Latkar said. The Jamboo Savari procession remains one of the principal attractions of Dasara and draws large crowds every year. However, the police have warned people against climbing trees or occupying structurally weak buildings to obtain a better view of the procession.
Officials have already identified 92 old buildings considered potentially unsafe, according to the commissioner. The restrictions are intended to prevent accidents during the celebrations.
