Sat Jan 25 17:10:03 UTC 2025: ## Massive Security Deployment for Coldplay’s Ahmedabad Concert
**Ahmedabad, India** – A massive security operation is underway in Ahmedabad ahead of Coldplay’s highly anticipated concert at the Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25th and 26th. Over 3,800 police officers, including a specialized contingent from the National Security Guard (NSG), will be deployed to manage the expected lakhs of attendees.
Authorities are leaving nothing to chance, implementing robust security measures including over 400 CCTV cameras for round-the-clock surveillance, metal detectors at all entry points, and plainclothes officers for discreet monitoring. A significant number of women police officers will also be present at checkpoints and entry gates. Quick response teams, bomb detection squads (10 teams), and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are on standby to handle emergencies. Medical and paramedical teams will be stationed throughout the stadium to address any health concerns.
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G.S. Malik personally oversaw a security rehearsal, ensuring all systems are in place. Security measures extend beyond the stadium, with increased surveillance at nearby metro stations and public areas.
The concert, scheduled from 5:30 PM to 10 PM, promises to be one of the most heavily secured events in recent Indian history. The deployment reflects the scale of the event and the commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all attendees. Coldplay’s arrival in Ahmedabad was also shared on the band’s social media, showing frontman Chris Martin arriving on a scooter.
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