Shillong, Oct 12: East Khasi Hills police will ensure adequate security at all locations to ensure a peaceful and chaos-free Durga Puja celebration in Shillong, Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said on Monday.
“We have asked for additional police deployment and adequate police deployment and security will be ensured in every place,” Syiem said.
He said the exact requirement of forces is being worked out.
“As of now, it has not been finalized how much force will be required. We are still working on it, we still have some time. Additional force is being asked and we will review the situation from time to time,” he added.
The SP said forces are being mobilized from across the state, besides the existing CRPF deployment.
“No, only the state forces right now. We already have the CRPF deployment but still forces are being mobilized from all over the state,” he said.
On preparations, Syiem said sector officers have held meetings with all stakeholders for smooth conduct of the festivities.
He said advisories have been issued for installation of CCTVs and fire safety measures, with focus on preventing cases of missing children and accidents.
Puja committees have also been asked to deploy volunteers, who will be assisted by Shillong Traffic Police at major pandals and strategic points, he added.
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