Udupi: About 1,300 police personnel will be deployed on duty for the the Paryaya festival to be celebrated here on January 17 and 18, Udupi Superintendent of Police Annamalai informed.

Addressing a press conference on Wednesday January 13, he said that as many as 42 VVIPs including a former deputy prime minister and three former chief ministers are expected to participate in the Paryaya.

Speaking further, Annamalai said that 75 CCTV cameras will be setup at vantage points. Two control rooms, one at Diana Circle and the other at Car Street will help trace missing children in addition to guiding the public.

People having any problem during the festival could call on 100 or 0820-2526444 for help. They could also get in touch with Udupi Town Police Station by calling 0820-2520444.

Sale and supply of liquor would be banned in liquor shops, clubs and hotels during Paryaya from the midnight of January 16 to January 18 in the Udupi City Municipal Council limits.