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Panchkula deploys 625 police personnel for Dussehra; traffic curbs from 2 pm to 8 pm

Panchkula, Oct 19 (UNI) As many as 625 police personnel, supervised by four Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), will be deployed across Panchkula for Dussehra celebrations, with traffic restrictions around the Sector 5 Shalimar Ground from 2 pm to 8 pm, police said on Monday.
Seven special checkpoints have been set up around Shalimar Ground, while additional personnel will be stationed at entry and exit points, hotels, bus stands and other crowded locations to ensure security during the festivities.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Aditi Singh inspected the Dussehra Ground on Monday and reviewed security and traffic arrangements.
She said police control room vehicles and motorcycle patrol teams would maintain continuous surveillance to prevent untoward incidents.
According to the traffic advisory, the road from the Sector 5 Night Food Market to Cactus Garden will remain one-way between 2 pm and 8 pm.
The slip road from Shalimar Chowk towards the Sector 8/9 traffic lights will remain closed during the same period.
Visitors have been directed to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas near the showrooms in Sectors 5, 8 and 9 and at the designated protest site.
Parking along main roads will not be permitted.
Pass holders will be allowed entry through the gate opposite Hotel The Cove, while all other gates will remain open to the general public.
Special security arrangements have also been made for celebrations in Sectors 14, 15, 16 and 19, Raipur Rani, Chandimandir, Pinjore and Kalka.
Commissioner of Police Pankaj Nain appealed to residents to cooperate with police personnel, follow traffic diversions and avoid roadside parking to ensure peaceful and orderly celebrations.
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