Pushkarams and their prominence (PART 6)

Here is our Part 6. For this Maha Kumbhamelas to be organised successfully, there must be enough security personnel to control the pilgrims and maintain the law and order in the city. Last governments succeeded in that and made the Khumbamela one of the most biggest and successful event in the history of Rajahmundry and Godavari.

Over 15,000 police personnel were deployed for the twelve-day Godavari Pushkarams along the banks of the river. Besides, 10,572 policemen were posted in East and West Godavari districts. An elaborate police arrangement was made in view of the gathering of over five crore pilgrims from different parts of the country. A control room was established at Hyderabad. Better communication system and 200 CCTV facility were provided at important bathing ghats to monitor the crowds. Boats and trained police swimmers are deployed at strategic places around the ghats to prevent any mishap. Luckily, the mega event passed off without any untoward happening anywhere.

Even this time the governments are planning for the best security arrangements for the visitors and smooth happening of the Pushkaras. They have planned to install 1000 Closed Circuit Cameras in all the areas out of which more than 500 cameras are being installed alone in Rajahmundry where the pilgrim count is expected to touch 2-5 crores. Private firms in the city are sponsoring for the best security measurements and smooth rolling of the biggest fest in the State.