Security intensified for PM's visit in Patna
Patna: Security measures have been intensified across the state capital for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit, during which he will launch several major projects worth Rs 50,000 crore and participate in a grand roadshow in Patna.
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Multi-layered security arrangements have been put in place, along with the PM's security team, comprising SPG personnel.
The PM is expected to arrive in the city around 5pm on Thursday when he will inaugurate the new terminal building of Jayprakash Narayan International Airport and lay the foundation stone of a civil enclave at Bihta. He will stay overnight at Raj Bhavan. The next day, he will travel to Karakat and lay the foundation stones for multiple development projects.
Patna district magistrate (DM) Chandrashekhar Singh and senior superintendent of police (SSP) Avakash Kumar jointly briefed the magistrates and police officers deputed for the PM's programme on Wednesday. All the officers were directed to remain alert and prompt for crowd management, smooth traffic and maintenance of law and order.
Singh told this newspaper that the administration had deployed substantial security forces, comprising 500 magistrates, 1,500 police officers and 400 jawans, covering the route from Patna airport to the BJP office on Beerchand Patel Path, encompassing all roads designated for the roadshow.
"Security has been put on high alert. Senior officers, including those of ADM and SP rank, have been deployed at all four venues and the roadshow. Proper lighting arrangements are being made to ensure there are no black spots. From the airport to Sheikhpura Mor, Nehru Path, Income Tax roundabout and from there to the BJP office, a large number of officers have been deputed for the roadshow. The entire area has been divided into different sectors," the DM said.
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Meanwhile, a flag march was conducted by different police stations in view of the programme. Local police stations have been asked to increase patrolling as well in their respective areas.
Traffic diversions will be implemented on different routes from Patna airport to the BJP office. Emergency response teams will be stationed at key locations. Barricades have been put up on the roadsides along the route.
The BJP's state president Dilip Jaiswal said the PM's roadshow will start from the Patna airport and will reach the I-T roundabout via Sheikhpura, Patel Bhawan, Rajvanshinagar, Punaichak, Hartali More and high court. After this, the PM will reach the BJP state office. Stages with canopies have been built by various institutions and voluntary organisations at 32 places en route.
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