Madikeri, Sep. 30: In view of the Dashamantapa procession being held in Madikeri and Gonikoppa on A. 2, all precautionary measures have been taken by the police department, and CC cameras will be installed at more than 72 places and direct monitoring of law and order and crowding will be carried out through them, informed District Superintendent of Police K. Ramarajan.
Speaking at a press conference in his office, he said that the number of personnel has been increased by 30 percent in Madikeri city compared to last year. 1 SP, 2 ASP. 116 police officers, 908 civil police, 120 Home Guard personnel, 7 K.S.R.P., 10 DAR. Troops have been deployed. In Gonikoppa, the number of personnel has been increased by 25 percent compared to last time. A total of 600 police personnel have been deployed for security. 1 ASP, 83 officers, 350 civil police, 100 home guards, 3 KSRCP, 4 DAR. He said that a team has been deployed. CCTV cameras have been installed in the city, including the area where the Dashmantap procession will pass, and monitoring is being done in the ‘Command and Control’ room at the District Superintendent of Police office and Gonikoppa police station. A total of more than 1800 cameras are being used, he said.
Jumbo Team
A jumbo team has been formed in both places for the safety of women, and this team will keep an eye on the entire city. It will be deployed especially in places where crowds gather, Ramarajan explained.
There will be 8 jumbo teams in Madikeri and 4 in Gonikoppa. Each team will have 2 female staff. He said that this team will work to prevent teasing, harassment and inappropriate behavior of girls.
This team will help control the crowd when it increases. He said that a police helpline will be started in 7 places in Madikeri and Gonikoppa.
Arrangements for parking
S.P. Ramarajan appealed to the public to follow the police instructions. Vehicles should be parked in the designated area. Parking arrangements have been made with appropriate arrangements. Auto and bus arrangements will be made to come to the city from that area. He appealed not to park vehicles on the roadside after 4 pm.
Ban on masks, pipes
The sale of pipes and masks that make a harsh sound that annoys people has been completely banned. Ramarajan said that this action has been taken in the background of the possibility of committing misdeeds while wearing masks.
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