Special Security Arrangements For Durga Puja In North Tripura, Over 1,000 Security Personnel To Be Deployed.

Dharmanagar, Tripura, 14th of October, 2026 : Security arrangements are being strengthened across North Tripura district to ensure that the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations are conducted peacefully and without disruption. A total of 275 applications for Durga Puja celebrations have been received across the district this year. More than 1,000 personnel from the police,

Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and CFF will be deployed during the festive days to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of visitors.North Tripura Superintendent of Police Avinash Rai shared this information during a press conference held on Wednesday in the conference hall of the Office of the Superintendent of Police in Dharmanagar.

Additional Superintendent of Police Ashish Kumar Thakur and Dharmanagar Sub-Divisional Police Officer Jayanta Karmakar were also present at the press conference.The Superintendent of Police stated that various clubs and community puja committees across North Tripura district had submitted a total of 275 applications for Durga Puja celebrations this year. Of these, Dharmanagar subdivision accounted for the highest number, with 175 applications. Panisagar subdivision received 60 applications, while Kanchanpur subdivision recorded 40. He added that these figures could change slightly depending on the situation and other relevant factors.The North Tripura district police have undertaken several measures to ensure security during the Durga Puja festivities. Six drop gates will be installed at key locations across the district. In addition, 16 police assistance booths will be set up to help the public and provide prompt services during emergencies. To strengthen surveillance, 19 observation posts will also be established, where CCTV cameras will be used to monitor activities and the overall situation in different areas.

The SP further stated that members of the National Service Scheme (NSS), National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Scouts would actively assist the police in maintaining security. The district police are making the necessary preparations to manage crowds, regulate traffic and respond to any untoward incidents during the celebrations.Appealing to the people of the district, the Superintendent of Police urged everyone to follow traffic rules and cooperate with the administration throughout the Durga Puja festivities. He emphasized that the district police were taking all necessary measures to ensure that the celebrations passed off peacefully and smoothly, without any untoward incidents, with the cooperation of all sections of society.At the conclusion of the press conference, Superintendent of Police Avinash Rai extended his heartfelt Durga Puja greetings to the residents of North Tripura on behalf of the district police.