Around 1,500 police personnel will be deployed in Shillong for Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s two-day visit to Meghalaya on October 4 and 5.
East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been made for the visit. Tactical teams and personnel from different police units will also be deployed along the routes and at key locations.
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Around 1,500 police personnel will be deployed in Shillong.
Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Meghalaya on October 4 and 5.
Tactical teams and personnel from different police units will be deployed.
Traffic advisories will be issued ahead of the visit.
The President’s Police Colour will be presented to Meghalaya Police on October 5.
The SP (Traffic) will issue advisories on routes to avoid and the timings of traffic restrictions to minimise inconvenience to commuters. Police have given particular attention to traffic management during the Union Home Minister’s movement.
Amit Shah is scheduled to attend the presentation of the President’s Police Colour to Meghalaya Police in Shillong on October 5. He is expected to formally present the ceremonial flag to the state police force during the event.
Syiem described the honour as a matter of pride and achievement for Meghalaya Police and said it reflects the sacrifice, integrity and dedication of its personnel.
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Why This Matters
The extensive security and traffic arrangements are intended to ensure the safe conduct of the Union Home Minister’s visit and the President’s Police Colour ceremony while minimising inconvenience to the public.
