Kolkata Police has deployed 3,500 police personnel, including Assistant Commissioner-ranked officers, in the city with additional forces being put on standby in each division under its jurisdiction, sources said.
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Kolkata Police has deployed 3,500 police personnel, including Assistant Commissioner-ranked officers, in the city with additional forces being put on standby in each division under its jurisdiction, sources said.
The officer said 4,000 policemen will be deployed on city roads and several traffic diversions have been planned to ensure that commuters do not face problems.