AI Cameras, Drones, 2,400 Cops: Hyderabad Fortifies Lal Darwaza for Bonalu
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad police have deployed 2,400 personnel in two shifts to ensure security during the Ashada Bonalu celebrations at Lal Darwaza. Police are also using AI-enabled cameras, drones and additional CCTV cameras to monitor the celebrations.
AI cameras to track thefts and chain-snatching
Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar inspected security arrangements at the Sri Simhavahini Mahankali Temple at Lal Darwaza on Sunday. He also offered special prayers at the temple.
Sajjanar said police had planned security arrangements for 48 hours around the temple premises. He added that the celebrations were progressing peacefully with the cooperation of devotees.
Meanwhile, police are using AI-enabled cameras for continuous surveillance. The cameras will help teams identify suspected thieves and chain-snatchers. SHE Teams and crime teams are also deployed at the venue. Police have additionally set up static pickets at temples in the area.
Drones, CCTV cameras monitor procession routes
Police have deployed drones and installed additional CCTV cameras inside the temple premises and along the procession routes. These systems will help officers monitor crowds and respond quickly to security concerns.
In addition, police have set up a dedicated control room near Union Bank at Lal Darwaza. Officers are monitoring the security arrangements from the control room throughout the celebrations.
Additional Commissioner of Police (Crimes) M. Srinivasulu, Additional Commissioner of Police (Law & Order) Tafseer Iqubal, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) D. Joel Davis and Charminar Zone DCP Khare Kiran Prabhakar were present during the inspection.
Traffic DCP Rahul Hegde, CAR Headquarters DCP R. Venkateswarlu, DCPs S. Sreenivas and Lavanya, along with other senior police officials, also attended the inspection.
