Police step up surveillance to manage Deepavali shopping rush in Erode

ERODE With three days left for Deepavali, the Erode district police have stepped up security and traffic management in the city’s busy shopping areas by installing temporary watchtowers equipped with cameras to monitor shoppers and keep a watch on suspicious activity. The watchtowers have been installed at Manikoondu, Panneerselvam Park, Bazaar Street, Kalaimadu Silai Junction, the bus stand and R.K.V.

Road, among other locations that attract large numbers of shoppers during the festival season. These areas house textile and jewellery showrooms, household appliance outlets and other commercial establishments.

With the Northeast monsoon having set in, people began their purchases last week, resulting in increased footfall, particularly during weekends. Commercial establishments on Perundurai Road, Mettur Road and Sathy Road also witness heavy footfall, especially during the evening hours.