Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Kolkata Police Plan Tight Security for Durga Puja
Kolkata is getting ready for Durga Puja, when many people gather across the city.
Police say they will use their whole force to help keep people safe.
Officers will watch both small lanes and busy roads.
Some workers who usually do office jobs may also go out on the streets.
Police leaders have visited Puja pandals and said they will not allow disorder.
Intelligence teams will look for people they consider suspicious.
Radio teams and other police units will work together.
The police control room will stay alert in case help is needed.
Kolkata Police will deploy its full force during Durga Puja, from Mahalaya on October 10 to Dashami on October 21.
Police surveillance will cover the city’s lanes and main roads, with desk-based personnel potentially assigned to street duties.
Commissioner Ajay Nand and senior officers have inspected Puja pandals, and officials say disorder will not be tolerated.
The Intelligence Department is increasing operations to identify people considered suspicious, while police departments coordinate their work.
Radio squads, ambulances, transmission vehicles and the headquarters control room will be kept operational and vigilant.
- Who
- Kolkata Police, including its Intelligence Department and senior officers.
- What
- A citywide security deployment and heightened surveillance for Durga Puja.
- When
- From Mahalaya on October 10 to Dashami on October 21; the article does not state the year.
- Where
- Kolkata, including Puja pandals, narrow lanes and main roads.
- Why
- To help ensure residents’ safety and prevent disorder or other untoward incidents amid large crowds.
- Security period
- Mahalaya, October 10, through Dashami, October 21
- Police deployment
- The article says the entire Kolkata Police force will be deployed.
- Possible staffing change
- Personnel usually assigned to administrative desks may be sent to the streets if necessary.
- Surveillance focus
- Police say surveillance will cover the city, and the Intelligence Department is seeking suspicious individuals.
- Named police leader
- Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand inspected Puja pandals with senior officers.
- Operational units
- The RFS and HRFS will be deployed as required; ambulances and radio transmission vehicles are also receiving operational attention.
- Control room
- The Kolkata Police headquarters control room will remain highly active and vigilant.