Ahmedabad, July 16 (IANS) Elaborate arrangements for security and emergency services have been made for more than 200 Rath Yatra processions taking place across Gujarat, especially in Ahmedabad, which hosts the second-largest Jagannath Rath Yatra in India after Puri, held annually on ‘Ashadhi Bij’.Speaking to reporters, Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik said: “More than 200 Rath Yatras will be taken out across Gujarat, and the police have made complete security arrangements for…
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Ahmedabad, July 14 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Tuesday participated in the traditional Maha Aarti and Netrotsav ceremonies at the historic Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad’s Jamalpur area, marking a key religious observance ahead of the 149th Jagannath Rath Yatra scheduled on July 16.Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi attended the ceremonies, hoisted the temple flag and participated in the Maha Aarti. He offered prayers before Lord Jagannath and sought blessings for the…
Bhavnagar, July 11 (IANS) The Gujarat Police’s State Monitoring Cell on Saturday seized 4.306 kg of suspected ambergris, commonly known as whale vomit, valued at over Rs 4.30 crore, in Bhavnagar district and arrested four persons in connection with its alleged illegal possession and intended sale. The seizure was made during a raid conducted by the State Monitoring Cell in an open coastal area near Blue Sky Society in Budhel village, which falls under the jurisdiction of Vartej Police Station.Th…
Valsad/Mehsana, July 11 (IANS) The Gujarat Police’s State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth nearly Rs 69 lakh in two separate prohibition raids carried out in Valsad and Mehsana districts, registering cases against a total of 14 accused and recovering liquor and other property valued at more than Rs 1.09 crore, officials said on Saturday. According to the officials, the operations were conducted following instructions from Gujarat Director General of Police…
Ahmedabad, July 8 (IANS) The local administration has finalised an extensive security plan for the 149th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Ahmedabad, with authorities deploying a range of technology-driven measures, including AI-powered facial recognition, live elephant tracking and anti-drone systems, as part of preparations for the annual procession on Ashadhi Bij. The arrangements were reviewed on Wednesday at a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, who assessed se…
Gandhinagar, July 8 (IANS) Gujarat has completed the transparent recruitment of 54,509 police personnel across various ranks during the past 10 years, Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik said while addressing newly recruited Police Sub-Inspectors (PSI) at an appointment ceremony in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. Speaking after 449 newly recruited unarmed Police Sub-Inspectors received their appointment letters by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Malik added that the large-scale recruitment had…
Gandhinagar, July 8 (IANS) A total of 449 newly recruited Unarmed Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) were formally inducted into the Gujarat Police after receiving their appointment letters from Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at a ceremony held in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi attended the programme alongside Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik, Gujarat Police Recruitment Board Chairperson Dr Neerja Gotru and senior officials of the Home and P…
Kheda/Anand, July 6 (IANS) The Gujarat Police’s State Monitoring Cell has seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and other property valued at more than Rs 56 lakh in two separate prohibition raids carried out in Kheda and Anand districts, leading to the registration of prohibition cases and action against multiple accused. According to officials, the operations were carried out following instructions from the Director General of Police (DGP), G.S. Malik, to take legal action against illegal li…
Ahmedabad/Surat, June 26 (IANS) Gujarat Police marked the ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ on Friday with large-scale public awareness events in Ahmedabad and Surat, as senior officers reiterated the state’s commitment to tackling narcotics trafficking and preventing drug abuse through sustained enforcement and community participation.In Ahmedabad, the Gujarat Police’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) organised a cyclothon at the Sabarmati Riverfront to spread aware…
Gandhinagar, June 11 (IANS) A month-long statewide helmet enforcement campaign conducted across Gujarat in May resulted in punitive action against more than 1.88 lakh motorists and the collection of fines amounting to Rs 5.21 crore, according to data released by the State Traffic Branch.The special ‘Helmet Drive’, held from May 1 to May 31 under the instructions of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, was launched with the stated aim of improving road safety, reducing fatalities in traffic acci…