Sawan Jhoola Mela festivities began in Ayodhya on Saturday with religious fervour. The event, which draws a huge number of devotees, will continue until 28 August. As many as 11 tableaux have reached Maniparvat from different temples for the event on Sunday.
Adequate staff, from Additional Superintendent of Police to constables, including women personnel, has been deployed. PAC, RAF, ATS commandos and SDRF teams are available. Drone cameras have been arranged. “We have strictly ensured the entire security arrangement. An adequate police force is being deployed by dividing the entire festival area, including Maniparvat, into zones and sectors. Surveillance will be maintained through CCTV cameras and drone systems. Both the convenience and security of devotees are our priority.
There will be special focus on Maniparvat. |We have clearly assigned work and fixed responsibilities among officers so that no shortcoming remains,” he said. All officers are alert so that there is no disruption,” he said.
SP City Ayodhya Chakrapani Tripathi said that deployment is being made as per the requirement of police force. Special attention will be given to traffic arrangements, crowd control and emergency services during the festival, according to administrative officials. SSP Gaurav Grover said that the Saawan Jhoola Mela is a symbol of the faith of devotees.
