Security beefed up for Vice Prez's visit

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Press Trust of India Lucknow
Last Updated : Jul 10 2016 | 6:32 PM IST
Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the visit of Vice President Hamid Ansari who will inaugurate the new building of Uttar Pradesh State Information Commission (UPSIC) at Gomtinagar tomorrow.
Governor Ram Naik, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and other dignitaries would also be present at the function.
Elaborate security has been made for the VP's visit.
Four drones will be used as part of the advanced security check of the route and high rise buildings during the VP's.
Apart from this, 10 video cameras and 10 CCTVs will cover the entire event.
"Nearly 1000 police force, 15 magistrates, 10 additional SPs, five quick response teams, 10 route check teams, 100 roof-top check teams (for high rise buildings on the route and at the venue) would be deployed," said a senior officer.
Entry of visitors to the event will be strictly on the issued pass and ID card only, he said.
Separate teams would be deployed for warding off any kind of protests and agitations on the route and at the venue point.
The new building has been constructed at a cost of Rs 25 crore.
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First Published: Jul 10 2016 | 6:32 PM IST

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