Agartala, Oct 13 : Tripura’s Khowai district police have stepped up security preparations for the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations, with around 1,100 personnel from different forces set to be deployed to maintain law and order, regulate traffic and manage crowds, a senior officer said on Tuesday.
A total of 408 Durga Pujas will be organised across the district this year, compared with 397 in 2025, marking an increase of 11 celebrations, Superintendent of Police Bogati Jagadishwar Reddy said.
With the number of pujas rising, the police administration has intensified preparations to ensure the safety of devotees and visitors and prevent any untoward incidents during the festival.
“Arrangements are being made to deploy around 1,100 personnel from the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), police and civil police to maintain law and order during the festival,” Reddy said.
The personnel will be deployed at strategic locations, including puja pandals and other crowded areas, to ensure the smooth movement of visitors and respond promptly to any security-related incidents, he said.
The district police have also directed all puja committees and clubs to engage their own volunteers to assist in crowd management and regulate the movement of devotees at pandals.
The volunteers will coordinate with police personnel and help maintain discipline, particularly at venues expected to attract large gatherings during the festive period.
CCTV surveillance has been made an essential part of the security plan. All puja committees have been instructed to ensure that cameras installed at pandals remain operational round the clock throughout the celebrations.
The surveillance arrangements are intended to help monitor activities, identify suspicious movements and enable police to take timely action in case of any security concerns.
Traffic management will also be a key priority, as the festive season generally witnesses a significant increase in the movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
Police personnel will focus on preventing congestion, ensuring the orderly movement of traffic and keeping roads accessible for emergency services.
The police administration has emphasised the importance of cooperation among law enforcement personnel, puja organisers, volunteers and the general public to ensure peaceful celebrations.
Durga Puja is celebrated with considerable enthusiasm across Tripura, with community pandals, cultural programmes
