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Mumbai Finalizes Police and Traffic Plan for Global Fintech Fest at BKC

Officers will manage flows without diversions using timed deployments from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 37 key points.

Overview

  • A traffic advisory is in effect for Oct. 7–9 with heavy congestion expected in and around BKC, and motorists are urged to plan routes and avoid peak hours.
  • More than 1,000 police personnel, including over 100 traffic officers, will be deployed to manage an expected 35,000 delegates.
  • A total of 100 traffic constables, including 55 from the BKC division, will staff 37 locations daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Police opted against traffic diversions and will rely on intensive on-ground regulation to keep vehicular movement steady.
  • Security preparations include additional layers for high-profile movements, with a likely Oct. 8 visit by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a reported appearance by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while MoSPI will run a stall and sessions on data partnerships.