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Noida prepares for Sawan Shivratri with heightened security
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…
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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.
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The predictable hype around pre-festival security numbers often masks the real test: crowd management and basic amenities. Noida's police and district administration have made familiar promises of drones and water tankers, but the rubber meets the road at 8 pm Tuesday, when bottlenecks and power cuts will test real coordination. Will the promised 24-hour power supply hold at smaller neighbourhood temples? That single detail will separate good planning from press conference talk.
Source: indiatvnews.com
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