Nagpur police deploy 2,500 officers to manage security during Ram Navami events and address fuel rush Nagpur police face a dual challenge on Thursday as they prepare to ensure security during Ram Navami celebrations while also managing the surge in demand at petrol pumps and LPG storage facilities. The city’s police force has deployed 2,500 personnel, supported by 1,000 State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) jawans and 1,000 home guards, to maintain order and prevent disruptions. Over 227 programs have been registered for the festival, including 92 shobha yatras, 76 cultural or religious events, and 60 mahaprasad distribution ceremonies. Each procession will be accompanied by at least one police officer to ensure safety and prevent incidents. Simultaneously, the police are tasked with addressing the chaotic situation at fuel stations and LPG godowns, where long queues have spilled onto main roads. On Wednesday, the police control room received numerous urgent calls reporting traffic congestion, confusion, and overcrowding at petrol pumps. The affected areas include Medical Square, Ajni, Ashok Chowk, Mate Square, Panchsheel Chowk, and Trimurti Nagar. To manage the crisis, police have issued continuous wireless messages to field units, deployed bike patrolling teams, and stationed beat marshals around major fueling points. Senior officers are monitoring the situation in real time to adjust resources as needed. The deployment highlights the city’s efforts to balance religious festivities with logistical challenges. While the police focus on crowd control and safety, the fuel shortage has created additional pressure, requiring rapid coordination to prevent further disruptions. The situation underscores the complexities of managing large-scale public events amid resource constraints.#ram_navami #nagpur_police #fuel_shortage #state_reserve_police_force #home_guards
