Amid soaring temperatures, tourists are increasingly heading to hill destinations in India, leading to a sharp rise in visitor numbers in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu and Shimla districts.
Kullu Superintendent of Police (SP) Madan Lal Kaushal said tourist footfall has surged significantly over the past few days, with nearly 25,000 to 27,000 small and large vehicles entering the district.
To manage the rush and ensure smooth traffic movement, the district police have deployed around 150 police personnel and home guards, including 60 to 70 personnel in Manali alone.
Meanwhile, the Shimla Police on Saturday claimed to have successfully managed an unprecedented influx of vehicles, ensuring smooth traffic movement across the district without major congestion, an official said on Saturday.
Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Abhishek, Shimla, said that the tourist season is currently at its peak, with nearly 7.8 lakh vehicles crossing key entry points of the district, including Shoghi, Bilaspur, Kinnaur and other border checkpoints, during the last 29 days.
