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Police tighten safety protocols ahead of idol immersion processions

Police in Pakala met with organizers before the idol immersion celebrations.

They asked everyone to celebrate peacefully.

Organizers must take care to prevent electrical short circuits.

They must also follow rules about loud sounds and avoid high-volume DJs.

Drivers taking part in processions need valid licenses.

Drinking and driving is not allowed.

Vehicles must not be overloaded, and people must not ride dangerously.

Police warned that anyone breaking these rules could face legal action.

Key facts

Meeting organizer: Pakala Police Inspector T Chinna Govindu
Participants: Sub-Inspectors Tarun and Naga Manjula, along with mandapam organizers
Celebration guidance: Organizers were urged to prevent electrical short circuits and maintain vigilance against suspicious activity.
Sound rules: High-volume DJs were prohibited under sound-control rules.
Driver requirement: Drivers in immersion processions must have valid licenses.
Prohibited conduct: Drunken driving, overloading, and dangerous riding are prohibited.
Enforcement: Violators will face legal action.

thehansindia.com · 2 hrs ago