Bengal steps up security for Durga Puja festivities

The security plan will be implemented from Mahalaya, which is on Sunday, with focus on high-density areas in Kolkata and other urban agglomerates, ADG Javed Shamim said.

"Police deployment has been planned based on the scale of celebrations in each district. Across the districts, 10,000 to 15,000 police personnel will be on the ground. Headquarters and all other forces are being kept ready," he said.

Home Guards, NCC cadets, and local youth volunteers will be mobilised for crowd management and logistical support, he said.