Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) As preparations for the new Chief Minister’s oath-taking ceremony are underway, the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata has been put under a massive security blanket, with the ground divided into 30 sections.

The oath-taking ceremony on Saturday will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a host of BJP’s central leaders and Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states.

The Lalbazar (Kolkata Police headquarters) held a meeting on Wednesday. According to officers, about 4,000 policemen are being deployed on the ground.

To tighten security arrangements, the entire ground has been divided into 30 sections. A police officer of the rank of Deputy Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner will be in charge of each section. They will be assisted by several inspectors, sub-inspectors, ASIs and a few constables.

In addition, if necessary, central forces jawans may also be deployed on the ground. Police officers of the rank of Additional Police Commissioner and Joint Police Commissioner will be in charge of the security of the entire brigade.

According to the police, the Prime Minister will be on the main stage of the swearing-in ceremony. Home Minister Amit Shah will also be present. The Chief Ministers of several BJP-ruled states, including Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh, will also be present at the swearing-in ceremony.

As a result, the entire force will keep a special eye on the main stage for security. A sufficient number of door frame metal detectors will be installed on the ground, and hand metal detectors will be given to the police personnel. Special checking arrangements have been made to ensure that no one enters the brigade with illegal weapons.

Strict surveillance will be maintained with binoculars from the roofs of several multi-storey buildings around the ground. A sufficient number of CCTV cameras will be installed throughout the entire area of ​​the brigade. The police will also issue instructions regarding where cars will be parked. In addition, on Saturday, the police have also said that vehicles may be diverted to other roads as needed to avoid traffic congestion.

–IANS

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