Noida, Nov. 13 -- Gautam Buddha Nagar Police have made elaborate security and traffic arrangements across the district ahead of Chhath Puja, with around 2,500 civil police personnel and two companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) deployed to ensure the festival is celebrated peacefully and smoothly, Additional/Joint Commissioner of Police Sankalp Sharma said.

Speaking about the preparations for the upcoming festival, Sharma said senior police officers had conducted physical inspections of all natural and artificial ghats where devotees would gather to offer prayers.

He said necessary arrangements, including lighting and security measures, had been planned at all the designated locations to facilitate devotees and ensure the...