On Saturday, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G.S. Malik also held a review meeting with around 600 police officers to discuss security measures. He stressed the need to take extra precautions in crowd control, citing the recent stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in the death of 121 people.
The entire 16 kilometer route of the Rath Yatra will be monitored through CCTV cameras. Police have conducted rehearsals on the route and traffic diversions have been implemented at several points for safety. Drone cameras will also be used for surveillance.
On July 7, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will begin the ceremonial activities at 7:00 am and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the morning Mangala Aarti with his family. The procession will continue throughout the day, culminating at the main temple in the evening.
Various cities across Gujarat also celebrate the Rath Yatra, but Ahmedabad's event is second only to Puri in scale, attracting a large number of saints, devotees and participants.
The entire 16 kilometer route of the Rath Yatra will be monitored through CCTV cameras. Police have conducted rehearsals on the route and traffic diversions have been implemented at several points for safety. Drone cameras will also be used for surveillance.
On July 7, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will begin the ceremonial activities at 7:00 am and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the morning Mangala Aarti with his family. The procession will continue throughout the day, culminating at the main temple in the evening.
Various cities across Gujarat also celebrate the Rath Yatra, but Ahmedabad's event is second only to Puri in scale, attracting a large number of saints, devotees and participants.
