Elaborate security arrangements by Kolkata police as well as civic authorities were in place on various ghats of Hooghly river to ensure that the immersion of the Durga idols passed peacefully. Officers of the Kolkata Police manned the riverfront to prevent onlookers from getting too close to the river. Special vigil was being maintained from a watch tower near the ghat.
Cranes have been deployed at certain ghats to lift and extricate the remains of idols from the river to avoid pollution. Additional lights have been put up at the immersion ghats and the flowers, levers and metallic weapons were dumped in separate vats to avoid polluting the river.
Other than maintaining law and order during immersion, the teams of river police and disaster management groups patrolled the river. Closed-circuit television cameras were installed at certain ghats, a senior police officer said.
Immersion procession
This year the Government is also planning to highlight the immersion processions of various Durga Pujas. The immersion procession of idols along Red Road on October 14 from 6 PM to 12 midnight will be a major attraction this year.
The Red Road show is being planned so as to allow enthusiasts to view the immersion processions safely. Moreover, those who won’t be pandal hopping on the Puja days, can view the idols at Red Road. Some cultural shows are also being planned at the venue.
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