Drone cameras to keep an eye on Republic Day parade in Ranchi this year. According to police, adequate deployment of security forces have also been done on public places which have been identified vulnerable by the police to avoid any untoward incident in the city.
“To keep a close eye on the Republic Day celebration on January 26, Drone Cameras will also be used along with CCTV cameras,” said Ranchi SSP Kuldeep Dwivedi. Sniffer dogs will also be deployed during the function at some of the vulnerable places, he added.
The SSP further said that the high resolution cameras will be installed in Morhabadi Ground, where main function is going to be organized. “In addition to that, our policemen in civil uniform will also be deployed so that a close vigil could be kept on the anti-social elements,” he added.
The SSP said that Divisional Commissioner Pradeep Kumar on Saturday also conducted a review meeting to take stock of the preparations going on in this regard and directed the officials to make arrangements for medical team and ambulances on the spot, he said
“All OCs have also been alerted while our cops all over the State Capital will be patrolling on motorcycles,” he said.
Ranchi police have also been carrying out extensive search drive of vehicles for the last few days as a precautionary measure. Tableaus displaying achievements of government departments as well as some private organizations and civil society will be taking part in the RD parade. As many as 18 departments like Information and Public Relations, Welfare, Art, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs and Tourism are the prominent ones. Tableaux of Anjan Dham in Gumla will be the major attraction during the parade.
To ensure smooth traffic movement during the day, entry of heavy vehicles will be restricted in the state capital from 6 am to 9 pm. Final rehearsal of the Parade will be held on January 23 and 24.