Kanpur, March 21 -- The security at Badi Eidgah in Kanpur has been heightened as people gather for Eid al-Fitr prayers, officials said on Saturday.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Central Atul Kumar Srivastava told ANI that the police have made all the arrangements for Eid celebrations.

"Keeping in mind the Namaz on Eid, all Police arrangements have been made. Barriers have been put up wherever necessary. Civil Police and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) have been deployed. SWAT, surveillance team, cyber team and drone cameras, CCTV cameras are in place. Eid will be celebrated well, arrangements have been made," DCP Srivastava said.

Security personnel were stationed outside the Badi Eidgah in Kanpur to manage crowds and ensure p...