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Kolkata Police Boost New Year Security After Arms Recovery, 2000 Officers Deployed

Following the recovery of firearms and ammunition in the city, Kolkata Police have significantly heightened security measures for New Year's Eve celebrations. Approximately 2000 police personnel, including senior officers, will be deployed across the city, with special focus on crowded areas like Park Street. Security has been reinforced at major landmarks, and measures include nakas, watchtowers, Quick Response Teams, and surveillance from Lalbazar headquarters. The heightened vigilance comes after the Special Task Force arrested individuals and seized multiple pistols and ammunition in separate operations earlier this week.

Key Points: Kolkata Police Heighten New Year Security After Arms Recovery

  • 2000 personnel deployed
  • Special 'Winners' women's team on duty
  • Arms recovered ahead of celebrations
  • Focus on drunk driving prevention
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Kolkata police tighten security for New Year celebrations

Kolkata Police deploy 2000 personnel, increase surveillance, and deploy special teams for New Year celebrations following recovery of firearms and ammunition in the city.

"Officers will remain extra vigilant throughout the day as well as for the midnight celebrations. - Kolkata Police Official"

Kolkata, Dec 31

A day after recovering arms and ammunition from two locations in the city, Kolkata Police have stepped up security and surveillance ahead of New Year's celebrations.

A Kolkata Police official said on Wednesday that officers will remain extra vigilant throughout the day as well as for the midnight celebrations. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), which was issued ahead of Christmas celebrations, will remain in place till Sunday.

According to police, this has been done to ensure the festivities conclude without any untoward incident. Special focus will be laid on checking drunk and rash driving, especially by motorbikes.

Approximately 2000 police personnel will be deployed on the streets of Kolkata during the New Year celebrations. Senior officers, including Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, and Inspector rank officials, will be stationed at various locations.

Park Street in central Kolkata is beautifully decorated with lights during the New Year celebrations. It draws a huge crowd every year. The city police are taking precautions to prevent any disorder during the celebrations this year, too.

In addition to plainclothes police officers, a special team of women police officers called 'Winners' will be on duty there. Four to five watchtowers have been installed in the Park Street area. Quick Response Teams (QRT) and Heavy Radio Flying Squads (HRFS) will also be present at Park Street.

Security will also be reinforced at the Zoological Garden in Alipore, Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Maidan, Prinsep Ghat, and Millennium Park. Surveillance will be monitored from Lalbazar, and Naka checks will be conducted at various places to prevent drunk driving. Surveillance will also be maintained in the metro services.

On Tuesday, the Kolkata Police's Special Task Force (STF) recovered multiple firearms and arrested two persons in this connection. According to the police, acting on a tip-off, STF officers detained two young men from Strand Road in Central Kolkata. The recovered firearms included a single-shot pistol, a 7mm pistol, and improvised firearms.

Additionally, 20 to 22 rounds of ammunition were recovered. Meanwhile, another person was arrested in connection with a similar incident in the Alipore area in south Kolkata. Around 11 firearms were recovered from him.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The recovery of so many firearms just before New Year is alarming. Full support to Kolkata Police for the heightened vigil. Hope everyone celebrates responsibly and the focus on drunk driving checks prevents accidents. Jai Hind.
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Aman W
While the security measures are necessary, I hope it doesn't turn the festive atmosphere into a feeling of being in a high-security zone. There has to be a balance. The decorations and joy of Park Street are iconic for Kolkata.
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Sarah B
Deploying 2000 personnel is a massive operation. The coordination between Lalbazar surveillance, QRTs, and nakabandis sounds comprehensive. As a visitor, this actually makes me feel more confident about joining the celebrations.
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Vikram M
The mention of metro surveillance is crucial. For many of us, the metro is the preferred mode of transport to avoid traffic and parking chaos on such nights. Glad they are covering all bases. Stay safe, Kolkata!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while the police are doing their job, we as citizens must also do ours. Don't drink and drive, look out for your friends, and report anything suspicious. A safe celebration is a shared responsibility. 🙏

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