Representative image of a drone.
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Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Central Police Division has commenced elaborate security preparations for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebrations, focusing heavily on crowd control in the Central Business District (CBD).
To effectively manage the anticipated overwhelming crowds on major streets, like MG Road, Brigade Road, Church Street, Residency Road, and RH Road, police are employing drone surveillance.
These drones are being used to conduct an aerial survey of the CBD, providing a bird’s-eye view to identify potential crowd hotspots, narrow lanes, and bylanes. The exercise is a part of a comprehensive strategy covering safety, preparation, and public facilitation.
DCP Central Akshay M Hakay told DHs, “The crowd celebrates and enjoys in a particular manner, which should not be a problem to the general public.” The police are set to announce specific traffic changes and restrictions soon to ensure smooth movement and public safety during the celebrations.
The high-tech surveillance aims to implement targeted and effective crowd management as the city prepares to ring in the New Year.