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Strict Security in Kolkata Metro During Durga Puja with Special Monitoring
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News18•16-10-2026, 18:44
Strict Security in Kolkata Metro During Durga Puja with Special Monitoring
- •Kolkata Metro has implemented special security arrangements from Mahashashthi on October 16 to Bijoya Dashami on October 21 to manage passenger rush.
- •Adequate RPF personnel and staff will be deployed at key stations including Dakshineswar, Dum Dum, Esplanade, Howrah, and Sealdah.
- •Quick Response Teams comprising female RPF personnel and disaster management teams will ensure the safety of women and children.
- •Dog squads will be on high alert for anti-sabotage checks, and CCTV footage will be monitored in real-time from the control room.
- •Passengers are advised to avoid long queues by using the 'Amar Kolkata Metro' app, smart cards, and digital ticketing options.
Key Questions Answered
Kolkata Metro has deployed adequate RPF personnel, female QRT teams, and disaster management teams across stations and trains from October 16 to 21 to manage the festive rush. Dog squads, real-time CCTV monitoring, and anti-sabotage checks are also in place.
Special monitoring is focused on stations including Dakshineswar, Dum Dum, Shyambazar, Park Street, Kalighat, Esplanade, Howrah, Howrah Maidan, and Sealdah.
Metro authorities have advised passengers to use wall-mounted ticketing terminals, the 'Amar Kolkata Metro' app, smart cards, and QR code-enabled stickers displayed at stations.
