Police have beefed up security arrangements across Tiruchi and Pudukottai districts ahead of the Diwali celebrations to ensure public safety and prevent crimes in crowded areas.

With thousands of people expected to throng markets, temples, bus stands, and tourist spots, authorities have intensified vigilance and deployed additional personnel since Friday night.

In Tiruchi district, around 1,000 police personnel, including Home Guards, have been pressed into bandobust duty.

The deployment covers major public zones such as commercial hubs, transport terminals, and popular places of worship.

Five sub-divisions, Jeeyapuram, Tiruverumbur, Lalgudi, Musiri, and Manapparai, have been placed under enhanced surveillance.

Personnel from the Striking Force and anti-sabotage squads have been stati

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