10,000 cops, AI tech, war room: Pune all set for safe Ganesh idol immersion
Pune has implemented a sophisticated security system to ensure a safe Ganesh idol immersion procession on September 25. Over 10,000 police personnel will be deployed, along with AI-based video analytics, facial recognition systems, and drone surveillance. A war room at Faraskhana police station will coordinate with the Integrated Command and Control Centre to monitor the procession and respond to any security or crowd-management issues in real-time.
Over 3,500 cameras will be monitored through a centralized system, covering all immersion points and key locations. AI technology will be used for crowd monitoring, detecting unusual activities, and identifying suspects. Anti-drone systems will prevent unauthorized drones from interfering with the security setup. Police will also use automatic number plate recognition systems, noise-level monitoring, GPS tracking of Ganapati mandals, and an IP-based public-address system for crowd communication.
The police aim to maintain crowd management, ensure the safety of devotees and mandals, and facilitate a peaceful procession.
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