4,000-member police team to provide security for Thrissur Pooram
The Hindu
4,000-member police team ensures secure Thrissur Pooram with enhanced security measures and smooth conduct on May 6.
A 4,000-member police team will be deployed for a foolproof security and smooth conduct of Thrissur Pooram this time. This year’s pooram will be celebrated on May 6.
As part of the final security review for this year’s Thrissur Pooram celebrations, State Police Chief Shaik Darvesh Saheb visited key locations across the festival grounds and interacted with officers on duty, issuing detailed security instructions.
The DGP, who arrived at 10:30 a.m., inspected key locations, including Thekke Gopura Nada, Padinjare Nada, Pazhaya Nadakkavu and area where fireworks display of the pooram will be held.
“A total of 4,000 police personnel will be deployed across the city to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of Pooram. In addition to the local force, units such as NDRF, Thunderbolt, and Urban Commandos will also be deployed, ” the police chief said.
Arrangements have been made for a better and more secure viewing of fireworks display. To maintain precise timing of Cheru Poorams (processions from participating temples other than Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady), liaison officers have been pre-assigned in addition to the duty officers during each ritual or procession. To enhance surveillance and prevent crime, the number of CCTV cameras across the city has been increased from 250 to 350, he added.
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