Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Kolkata to Deploy 10,000 Police for Durga Puja Crowds
Kolkata expects many people to visit Durga Puja pandals.
From October 14, police will put about 10,000 officers on duty around the city.
They will help people and cars move safely and reduce crowding.
The number does not include officers kept in reserve or at control rooms.
Police will use cameras, drones, watchtowers and quick response teams.
Major pandals will get extra security based on how many people are expected.
Civic volunteers and NCC cadets will also help.
Some police are already stationed at prominent pandals.
Kolkata Police plans to deploy around 10,000 personnel across the city from Chaturthi, October 14.
The figure excludes reserve forces and personnel held on standby at control rooms.
Traffic and crowd management will be priorities as visitors travel between pandals.
Security measures will include CCTV cameras, drones, police pickets, watchtowers and quick response teams.
Dedicated personnel will guard major pandals, with civic volunteers and NCC cadets assisting.
- Who
- Kolkata Police, with assistance from civic volunteers and NCC cadets.
- What
- Around 10,000 personnel will be deployed for Durga Puja crowd, traffic and security management.
- When
- The full deployment is due to begin on Chaturthi, October 14; some officers are already at prominent pandals.
- Where
- Across Kolkata, including roads, major intersections and prominent pandals.
- Why
- To manage festival crowds and traffic, prevent congestion and crime, and maintain law and order.
- Planned deployment
- Around 10,000 personnel
- Start date
- Chaturthi, October 14
- Excluded from figure
- Reserve forces and personnel on standby at control rooms
- Security measures
- CCTV cameras, drone surveillance, police pickets, watchtowers and quick response teams
- Additional support
- Civic volunteers and NCC cadets
- Major-pandal arrangements
- Dedicated security and additional personnel according to crowd size and local requirements