No loud music after midnight; CCTV, special forces to monitor garbas.
Ahmedabad Police has rolled out an extensive security plan for Navratri 2025, in force from Monday until Dussehra (October 2).
Noise Restrictions
No loudspeakers, DJs, or sound systems allowed between 12 am and 8 am within city limits.
In residential areas, ban applies from 10 pm to 6 am.
Complete prohibition in silence zones such as hospitals, schools, courts, and religious places.
Security Deployment
15 DCPs, 30 ACPs, 160 PIs, 5,000 police personnel, 4,000 home guards
3 SRP companies and 1 Special Action Force unit
123 PCR vans and 48 SHE teams for decoy operations
Surprise checks at hotels, farmhouses, and guest houses
Garba Guidelines
All events must end by 12 midnight sharp
CCTV monitoring at major venues
Traffic police to manage diversions and check rash driving, drunk driving, overspeeding, triple riding, and modified silencers
Police Commissioner G S Malik said the measures are aimed at ensuring a safe, smooth and festive Navratri for all.