Tripura:Police enhance security cover for safe Durga Puja celebrations

Tripura police have geared up security on October 5, to ensure an "incident-free" Durga Puja celebrations in State. According to police, security measures are being taken in order to experience a safe celebration in state, said  Director-General of Police (DGP), AK Shukla. 

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According to reports, around 9,250 security personnel including 5,150 from Tripura State Rifles and 4,100 police personnel will be deployed throughout State. Along with it, around 325 police vans will be available for immediate action around state. Police officials will be available everywhere in civil uniforms. According to DGP, AK Shukla, 'Dial 100 Police Seva' will be monitored carefully and will be available all day and night. Furr reports stated that this year, around 2,459 clubs and community Durga Puja committees have registered with Tripura Police and taken permission from m for Durga Puja. Out of total number of clubs and communities, 869 pujas are taking place in urban areas while 1,590 are taking place in rural areas. In Agartala, over 500 Durga Puja pandals have been set up. Apart from this, police officials have asked Puja organizers to install CCTV cameras in every pandal. 

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Or states gearing up security 

According to reports, Durga puja committees of Baripada town in Odisha have been advised by police and fire department to make security arrangements and install CCTV cameras at ir pandals. Furr reports stated that every pandal in Baripada will have two fire extinguishers, two barrels of water and sand around generator as a safety measure. Apart from this, Delhi police is also intensifying it's patrolling and frisking as Dussehra and Durga Puja are around corner. According to reports, y are also taking anti-terror precautions and gearing up extreme safety measures in capital. 

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(WITH ANI INPUTS)