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Here's How Mumbai Police Ensured A Peaceful Protest at August Kranti Maidan

Deputy Commissioner of Police Pranay Ashok stated that they had deployed around 3,000 police personnel at the location along with using drones and CCTV cameras at the location.

Here's How Mumbai Police Ensured A Peaceful Protest at August Kranti Maidan
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Thousands of Mumbaikars turned up at August Kranti Maidan to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) recently. Celebrities like Farhan Akhtar, Huma Quereshi, Swara Bhasker, Javed Jaffery, Kabir Khan, Sushant Singh, and others also extended their support. Along with traffic diversions, Mumbai Police have gone a step ahead and ensured that the protest should indeed be peaceful.  

Deputy Commissioner of Police Pranay Ashok stated that they had deployed around 3,000 police personnel at the location along with using drones and CCTV cameras at the location. Moreover, Local Arms Police, Riot Control Police and State Reserve Police Force were also deployed to ensure that the protestors refrain from getting violent and there wouldn't be any stampede like situation. 

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Drones and CCTV cameras helped in getting real-time data which helped the police stay alert in case of any suspicious behaviour. There were personnel deployed at the two entrances of August Kranti Maidan who thoroughly checked every person entering the ground.

Pranay Ashok further stated that the most challenging part was when the crowd was dispersing as its the most sensitive time and during such times, some trouble-makers try to take advantage by spreading rumours and pushing people to create a stampede-like situation. However, after everything went as planned, protestors and organisers thanked Mumbai Police and Maharashtra government for granting them permission to protest along with ensuring that the mob doesn't get violent at any point. 

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