Watch: Lucknow Police uses special AI drones to monitor crowd celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr at mosques

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Police deployed special AI-enabled drones on Monday to monitor crowds gathering at mosques for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. The drones were equipped to send instant alerts about suspicious activities directly to police personnel's mobile phones and the control room, enhancing security measures during the festival.
Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Vishwajeet Srivastava highlighted the comprehensive security arrangements implemented at all mosques across Lucknow.

"Today, people are offering Namaz on the occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr. The security arrangements have been made at all the mosques. We are constantly monitoring the situation through AI drones...These drones are equipped with AI technology. A message of any suspicious activity is sent to our mobile phones and control room," said DCP Srivastava.
The police also deployed personnel at mosques and utilized CCTV cameras for additional surveillance. They maintained vigilance on social media platforms as part of the security measures.
"Heavy police personnel have been deployed at the mosques. We are also using CCTV cameras to monitor the situation... an eye is also being kept on social media..." the DCP added.
Uttar Pradesh minister Danish Azad Ansari emphasized the state administration's efforts to ensure smooth celebrations for the Muslim community while adhering to safety guidelines.
"After the holy month of Ramzan, the moon has been sighted, and Eid will be celebrated throughout India. May Eid bring happiness to all... This 'meethi' Eid, which increases sweetness in our society... I appeal to everyone to follow all the guidelines issued at the administrative level..." stated Minister Ansari.
The minister further highlighted the state's commitment to maintaining law and order, particularly focusing on the safety of the Muslim community.
"Uttar Pradesh administration has made special arrangements so that the brothers of the Muslim community do not have to face any problems... Everything is in accordance with law and order. Uttar Pradesh is considered a state of law and order... Our chief minister, Yogi Adityanath, also said that Muslims are the safest in Uttar Pradesh..." Ansari added.