Two special tactical units of Special Operation Group (SOG) jawans and 30 platoons of police force would be deployed along Mahatma Gandhi (MG) Marg and nearby areas for the State-level Republic Day celebrations here on Thursday.
Governor Dr SC Jamir would hoist the National Flag.
This apart, 30 CCTV cameras, two control rooms and advanced metal detector would be put in place to ensure hassle free celebrations, said Commissioner of Police YB Khurania after reviewing the parade place.
Special traffic arrangements have also been made to regulate the movement of vehicles. Movement of heavy vehicles has been restricted from 6.30 am till ending of the parade along Master Canteen, Ram Mandir and Rajmahal Square. However, two-wheelers would be allowed to move on the route during that time except towards PMG Square and Mahatma Gandhi Marg.
No vehicles shall be allowed to come towards Rabindra Mandap crossing from Housing Board crossing side and would be diverted at Keshari Talkies till the parade is over.
Similarly, vehicles have been restricted at PMG Square to AG Square, 120 Infantry Battalion.
Special parking arrangements have been done at BDA bus stand near railway station, open space in front of Congress Bhawan, IDCOl auditorium, Jaydev Bhawan, SBI in Unit III, in front of Rabindra Mandap and Unit II Girl’s High School ground.