Varanasi Gears Up for Massive IAF Air Show

Varanasi is finalizing extensive preparations for a large-scale Indian Air Force (IAF) air show, expecting daily crowds of up to 20 lakh people. To manage this influx, authorities are establishing 79 temporary police stations throughout the city and along the ghats. These stations will be staffed by sub-inspectors and constables focused on mobile patrolling, monitoring, parking, and visitor guidance.

Special viewing zones are being developed along a two-kilometer stretch by the Varuna river, with additional sites in the Dumri area. Security is paramount, with daily reviews of barricading, strict attention to emergency exits, and identification of potentially hazardous old buildings. Double barricading and spectator enclosures limited to 3,000 square meters will enhance crowd control.

Four detailed traffic plans have been drafted to address various crowd and vehicle pressures, including internal and external diversions. Dedicated zone-wise parking and entry plans will guide visitors. To ensure rapid medical response, three green corridors are designated for uninterrupted ambulance transit to major hospitals.

In the trans-Ganga districts of Chandauli and Ghazipur, DIG Range Vaibhav Krishna is overseeing security and traffic management. He has been conducting meetings with local officials, inspecting key routes, and emphasizing timely duty reporting, spectator safety, effective parking utilization, and prompt emergency responses. Coordination among officers and adherence to responsibilities are stressed.