Gujarat Deploys 27,500 Security Personnel with Drones and AI Cameras for Jagannath Yatra; UP and Uttarakhand Boost Kanwar Yatra Security

Ahead of the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Gujarat, extensive security measures have been implemented in Surat and Ahmedabad. Surat Police deployed 4,500 personnel and five reserve force companies to secure the 15-kilometer route, utilizing drones, CCTV, and 500 body cameras for monitoring. Ahmedabad Police have assigned over 23,000 security personnel, including Rapid Action Force (RAF) and State Reserve Police (SRP) teams, to safeguard the 16-kilometer procession route. The city has identified 152 sensitive points, established 25 additional watchtowers, and is employing AI-enabled CCTV cameras and a dedicated control room staffed by senior crime branch and trained officers to ensure safety. In Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, preparations for the Kanwar Yatra include deployment of personnel from the Provincial Armed Constabulary, Anti-Terrorist Squad, and Rapid Action Force. In Ghaziabad, police have arranged measures to assist devotees, including preventing inconvenience caused by damaged Kanwars. Haridwar's DGP Deepam Seth has deployed around 7,000 police personnel and is overseeing security through drones and CCTV, coordinating closely with neighboring states. Sambhal district has implemented a three-tier security system with drone cameras, CCTV at over 200 locations, and more than 11 control rooms to manage the event. Authorities across these regions are focused on ensuring smooth conduct and public safety during these major religious processions.