8k police officials to be deployed for Yoga Day celebration in Vizag
Visakhapatnam: Authorities in Visakhapatnam are gearing up to host a record-breaking
International Yoga Day
, aiming to gather over five lakh people in the Port City. Initially, the plan was to bring 2.5 lakh people, but the target was reportedly revised upwards after a coordination committee meeting chaired by DGP Harish Kumar Gupta.
The event, scheduled for June 21, is expected to feature Prime Minister Narendra Modi, although his visit is yet to be confirmed. To ensure the smooth conduct of the event, authorities will deploy 8,000 police officers, including personnel from Srikakulam to Chittoor. Lifeguards and divers will also be stationed along the entire stretch for safety measures.
The main venue will be a 2km stretch from RK Beach to Park Hotel, and RK Beach to Rushikonda and Madhurawada via Panorama Hills, with people's participation in yoga planned along a 26.5 km stretch from RK Beach to Bheemili.
In case of rain, the district authorities have planned alternative arrangements, including conducting the event at the Andhra University grounds with a rooftop.
The DGP, along with senior officials, has been reviewing the arrangements and security aspects. To achieve the Guinness World Record, the district administration plans to place all participants on a single platform without losing connectivity. The main venue will be divided into 127 compartments, each accommodating 1,000 participants, along the 26.5 km stretch.
The event is expected to be attended by several VVIPs, including CM Chandrababu Naidu, governor Ahmed, deputy chief minister Pavan Kalyan, and other ministers.
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