Police deployed to over see people movement ahead of Deepavali

The Coimbatore City Police have made elaborate arrangements at busy market places and commercial areas ahead of Deepavali. To ensure public safety, a total of 180 police personnel have been deployed at places where the public gather in large numbers, namely Gandhipuram, Cross Cut Road, 100 Feet Road, bus stands, railway stations, Big Bazaar Street, Town Hall and Oppanakara Street.
Personnel, including Home Guards, are also issuing general safety warnings and awareness messages to the public using public address systems at 10 locations. The police have set up 10 watchtowers at key locations in the city, with personnel assigned to them.
Under the leadership of seven Assistant Commissioners and 20 Inspectors, the police are also conducting foot patrols in areas where the public gathers in large numbers.