Guwahati gets ready: SOPs released for Durga Puja festivities

The Guwahati Police has unveiled a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at ensuring a secure and enjoyable Durga Puja experience for devotees. The directives aim to ensure security, maintain public order, and facilitate a seamless celebration across the city.

To enhance security and monitoring, the police have made it mandatory for all puja pandals to install CCTV cameras. Additionally, volunteers will be stationed at all puja venues until late at night to aid in crowd management and other responsibilities. Puja committees are required to submit a list of assigned volunteers to the police, ensuring a coordinated effort.

The safety of devotees is of utmost concern, and puja committees are expected to take necessary measures to ensure their well-being. In case of VIP visits, advance notification to the police is mandatory, so that necessary arrangements are met.

Puja committees are also expected to collaborate with the police in managing traffic around puja venues, minimizing disruptions and ensuring a smooth flow of traffic. To maintain decorum and safety, entry of intoxicated individuals is strictly forbidden at puja pandals.

Furthermore, puja committees are obligated to provide basic amenities to devotees, including free drinking water and medical facilities. Help desks will also be set up to cater to any emergencies or queries. Puja pandals are required to adhere to prescribed noise levels, avoiding noise pollution and ensuring a peaceful environment.

The Guwahati Police aims to ensure that Durga Puja celebrations unfold in a peaceful, safe, and organized manner, allowing devotees to observe the festival with devotion and joy.