Pune Police Deploy 7,200 Personnel, AI Cameras For Ganeshotsav Security
Pune: Pune Police have put in place a massive security plan for Ganeshotsav, with 7,200 police personnel, AI-based cameras and special teams deployed across the city. The arrangements are aimed at managing large crowds and preventing theft, harassment and other offences during the festival. The traditional Ganeshotsav celebrations begin on Monday. Police have also taken preventive action against…
Pune: The Pune Police have implemented an extensive security strategy for Ganeshotsav, involving 7,200 officers, AI surveillance cameras, and specialized units across the metropolis. The city's festivities commence on Monday, with heightened precautions aimed at crowd control and crime prevention. Police have proactively targeted repeat offenders, with 701 habitual criminals barred from entering or attending events in Zone 2.
AI-powered cameras will monitor crowds and secure key locations, while 20 inspection towers have been erected at major intersections. Police Help Centres are operational at busy intersections to assist crowds. Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar and his team have overseen the security plan. Dedicated units will manage traffic, with QR and SRPF platoons added to the force.
Special squads will focus on theft prevention and women's safety, with a warning that violators will face severe consequences. Quick Response Teams and State Reserve Police Force will bolster response capabilities. A total of 1,100 Home Guard personnel will support the police. The security measures prioritize crowd management, traffic control, and crime deterrence as Pune anticipates thousands of visitors for the festival.
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