Navratri Security Tightened In Ahmedabad: AI Cameras, Face Recognition To Watch Garba Venues
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With Navratri approaching, the Ahmedabad City Police have stepped up preparations to ensure the festival is celebrated safely, with AI-powered cameras planned to monitor crowd capacity at garba venues and facial recognition systems to identify people suspected of causing disturbances.
A coordination meeting involving the Ahmedabad City Police, garba organisers and the Fire Department was held to discuss security and safety arrangements for the upcoming Navratri celebrations.
AI Cameras To Monitor Crowd Capacity
According to police officials, AI-based technology will be used to monitor the number of people entering garba grounds and assess crowd density.
If the number of people at a venue exceeds its permitted capacity, the AI-enabled camera system is expected to issue an alert, allowing organisers and police to restrict further entry and reduce the risk of a stampede.
Face Recognition To Track Repeat Offenders
Police will also use facial recognition technology at selected garba venues to identify individuals who have allegedly been involved in disturbances or misconduct during previous Navratri celebrations.
According to officials, photographs of such persons will be fed into the facial recognition database, enabling police to monitor their presence and movement around garba venues.
Fire, Structural And Electrical Clearances Mandatory
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot said organisers have been instructed to obtain all necessary permissions and licences well in advance.
Organisers have been asked to secure a Fire NOC, structural stability certificate and electrical safety clearance, including checks for wiring and current leakage.
Police station officers have also been directed to coordinate with organisers and relevant departments to facilitate timely completion of the required safety checks.
SHE Teams To Focus On Women’s Safety
Women’s and girls’ safety will remain a key focus during Navratri. Dedicated SHE Teams will be deployed at garba venues and surrounding areas to prevent incidents of harassment and ensure a safe environment for women.
Police will also maintain a presence around venues after garba events conclude, when large crowds are expected to leave simultaneously.
Traffic Police To Patrol Roads Through The Night
With thousands of revellers expected to take to the roads after late-night garba events, local police and traffic personnel will conduct round-the-clock patrolling to prevent traffic congestion, speeding and road accidents.
Commissioner Gehlot said police personnel would remain on the roads until revellers have safely reached their homes.
Four Key Safety Measures
- AI crowd monitoring: Cameras will monitor venue capacity and issue alerts if crowd numbers exceed permitted limits.
- Facial recognition: Police will use facial recognition systems to identify individuals previously linked to disturbances or misconduct.
- Three mandatory clearances: Organisers must obtain fire, structural and electrical safety approvals.
- Round-the-clock policing: Police and traffic teams will remain deployed around garba venues and major roads until crowds disperse safely.
Police have appealed to citizens and youngsters to cooperate with the authorities and ensure that Navratri celebrations remain safe, orderly and respectful.
