# Noida prepares for Sawan Shivratri with heightened security 2026-08-10T18:55:36+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Gautam Buddh Nagar has stepped up arrangements for Sawan Shivratri on Tuesday, as Kanwar pilgrims return and devotees prepare to offer holy water at Shiva temples. Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh told India TV that additional forces have been deployed in sensitive areas, with drone surveillance and quick response teams on standby. District Magistrate Medha Roopam said 24-hour power supply, water tankers, and temporary toilets have been arranged at major temple sites and along Kanwar routes. Authorities have also set up medical camps and diversions to manage traffic. The district expects over 2 lakh devotees at key temples, including those in Noida and Dadri. Singh urged the public to report suspicious activity and follow guidelines to ensure a peaceful festival. ## Coverage - indiatvnews.com Tags: crowd management, festival security, Kanwar Yatra, Noida, Sawan Shivratri, Uttar Pradesh Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/noida-prepares-for-sawan-shivratri-with-heightened-security/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/noida-prepares-for-sawan-shivratri-with-heightened-security/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.