New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) Delhi Police has set up a dedicated police station for the 14-day India International Trade Fair (IITF) which began at the Bharat Mandapam here on Thursday, an official said.

On Thursday, a notification was issued by Lt Governor VK Saxena that stated the dedicated police station would be operational with effect from November 14 till the conclusion of the fair.

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It has been named the Police Station India International Trade Fair, 2024, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, according to the notification.

An adequate number of staff led by an inspector-level officer as a Station House officer (SHO) has been deployed at the police station. He will further report to a DCP (Deputy Commissioner of Police), the official said.

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More than 3,500 exhibitors from India and overseas are expected to participate in the 43rd edition of the IITF. It is likely to attract about one lakh visitors a day, the official further said.

The business days of IITF, 2024 is from November 14-18 and entry for general visitors will be from November 19-27.

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