Coimbatore Police Roll Out Multi-Layered Security Measures for Safe Deepavali

Coimbatore: The Coimbatore City Police have deployed around 1,000 personnel across the city ahead of Deepavali to ensure public safety during the festive celebrations.

Under the instructions of City Police Commissioner R.V. Ramya Bharathi, IPS, multiple security measures have been put in place at bus terminals, commercial areas and other crowded locations.

With schools, colleges and industries declaring holidays, additional police personnel have been deployed at Gandhipuram, Saibaba Colony, Ukkadam and Singanallur bus stands, besides the temporary bus terminals at CODISSIA and the Singanallur LG Grounds, to facilitate the safe movement of passengers travelling to their hometowns.

To prevent criminal activities during the festive rush, surveillance has been intensified through CCTV cameras installed at bus terminals. Crime police personnel in plain clothes are also travelling on buses to monitor suspicious activities and prevent offences. Police personnel are additionally creating awareness among passengers about safety precautions.

The traffic police have intensified vehicle checks at 22 locations across the city to prevent road accidents, curb rash driving by youngsters and take action against motorists driving under the influence of alcohol.

The police have also urged residents travelling out of Coimbatore for Deepavali to inform their nearest police station or the Coimbatore City Police Control Room at 94981 81213. Based on the information received, patrol personnel will take necessary steps to keep their houses under surveillance during their absence.

As part of preventive measures, surprise inspections are being conducted at hotels, lodges, private hostels and residential premises where workers and college students are staying, to identify suspicious persons and those with criminal backgrounds. Verification is also being carried out using the Facial Recognition System (FRS) application.

Security has also been strengthened at cinema theatres, temples and parks, with police personnel deployed to monitor public movement. The City Police, in coordination with the Corporation and Fire and Rescue Services Department, are also inspecting licensed firecracker shops to check for safety violations, illegal activities and unauthorised sales.

The Coimbatore City Police have appealed to the public to follow safety guidelines while celebrating Deepavali. People have been advised to burst crackers responsibly, ensure that children are supervised by elders while bursting crackers and adhere to traffic rules.

City Police Commissioner R.V. Ramya Bharathi has also extended Deepavali greetings to the public, wishing everyone a safe, peaceful and happy festival with their families.