Briefing sector in-charges, Shukla instructed the force to maintain a humble and service-oriented approach towards the sangat. He said several new initiatives have been introduced to ensure a smooth festival experience. These include 21 designated parking areas with a colour-coded route plan and round-the-clock shuttle services—comprising 100 e-rickshaws and 50 mini-buses — from parking sites to key locations.QR-code information points have been set up to guide visitors on routes, shuttles, parking, hospitals and other facilities. Around 200 CCTV cameras, including PTZ and ANPR units, have been installed across approach roads, supplemented by 24×7 monitoring at Anandpur Sahib police station. For the first time, a three-layer barricading system will manage crowds at Charan Ganga Stadium.
