Kolkata: Kolkata police have made complicated security arrangements, including the spread of special forces commando, to thwart a terror attack during the Puja Durga Festival which began on Monday, a senior officer said.
All forms of preventive measures have been taken because the threat applies from divisive and terrorist groups to disrupt peace and harmony during the celebration, he said.
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Kolkata police have decided to spread the combat battalion command and striking power especially with 38 points in the city, the officer said, adding that 31 Rapid patrol teams have also been engaged.
“There will be three-level security settings in and around the city during the Puja Durga Festival this year.
In three divisions in the south and southwest of the city, we will have at least 18 patrol teams, and the remaining groups will be in North and Central Kolkata .
At least 13 quick response teams have also been deployed, “said IPS officers.
Quoting the threat of terror, the West Bengal government has placed police alert considering the celebration of Puja Durga in the state.
At least 13 special heavy radio troops (HRFs) have been involved in important crossings such as Garatak, Golpark, Rashbehari, Alipe Baru, and Chetla Central Road-Govinda Auddy Road, and PCR (police control room) will be responsible at 26 pointing across from the city .
Security has been enhanced at the Metro station, market place, shopping centers, popular monuments and important government offices, the officer said.
All Community Puja Commitistics are asked to involve a number of adequate volunteers in the pandal to maintain passion on suspicious movements and tell the police if an emergency occurs.
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Cameras and watches made mandatory for the great Puja Pandal Pandal, police officers added.