Kolkata, Dec. 31 -- Kolkata will be under an unprecedented security blanket on New Year's Eve, with police deploying nearly double the number of personnel compared to Christmas Day to manage large crowds, prevent rowdiness and ensure public safety during year-end celebrations.
Around 6,500 police personnel will be deployed across the city in two phases - an initial posting from around 9 am, followed by the main deployment from 4 pm onwards.
Senior officers said the crowd on December 31 is expected to be larger than on Christmas, requiring tighter crowd control and quicker response mechanisms.
Sources in Kolkata police said that there will be special concentration in Central Kolkata, particularly the Park Street area where the rush is exp...