Agartala | Tripura Police have stepped up security and traffic management arrangements for the Mayer Gomon Durga Puja carnival in Agartala, deploying personnel from the state police and central forces to ensure the procession passes off peacefully.

Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Menchak Ipper said a comprehensive security plan had been drawn up, covering key sections of the procession route and designated points for crowd management and emergency response.

Ipper chaired a preparatory meeting with senior police and traffic officials ahead of the carnival. Those present included West District Superintendent of Police Namit Pathak, Traffic Superintendent of Police Kanta Jangir and other senior officers.

During the meeting, the IGP congratulated the people of Tripura on the successful completion of the Durga Puja celebrations and highlighted the cultural significance of the Mayer Gomon carnival, which attracts visitors from different parts of India and abroad.

He said the event provides an important platform to showcase Tripura’s cultural heritage and urged participants to maintain discipline and cooperate with the authorities throughout the procession.

According to Ipper, adequate personnel from Tripura Police, the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), along with officers from various units, have been deployed to oversee security and regulate crowds.

The police have also stressed the importance of public cooperation in managing the large gathering. Ipper advised participants to approach police personnel if they encounter any difficulties during the procession and to follow instructions issued by the authorities.

Emphasising that discipline is essential at major public events, the IGP said participants should comply with police directives even when they appear inconvenient, as the measures are intended to protect the safety and comfort of everyone attending the carnival.

He also pointed to the police force’s round-the-clock deployment during the Durga Puja celebrations as evidence of its preparedness and expressed confidence that the Mayer Gomon procession would be conducted smoothly.

The police have appealed to participants and visitors to follow the prescribed guidelines, cooperate with security personnel and help ensure a safe and orderly carnival in Tripura’s capital.