Local police stations have been instructed to clear procession routes of parked vehicles, hawkers and loose construction material, including stones and bricks, before the rallies begin.A senior officer said field units have been directed to remain on the road throughout the processions, act immediately against any hooliganism, maintain close coordination with control rooms and stay in constant touch with organisers and community leaders. The teams have been deployed across the 19 assembly constituencies under Kolkata Police jurisdiction under the supervision of general and police observers.Officials said Flying Squad Teams have been asked to rush to any spot where disturbances are reported and conduct surveillance, while Static Surveillance Teams are manning checkpoints to search suspicious vehicles and individuals. Traffic on the stretch will remain closed from 7 am to 12 pm on the day of the procession, with Foreshore Road serving as the alternative route.Permission for the Howrah procession has been granted subject to Calcutta High Court conditions.
Author: Dwaipayan Ghosh
Published at: 2026-03-25 22:28:18
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