New delhi: The Delhi Police has intensified security across the national capital, including major markets, temples, and other crowded locations, ahead of Diwali, to ensure the safety of citizens and maintain law and order, officials said on Monday.
Over 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across the city, they said.
CCTV surveillance, dog squads, and anti-drone measures have also been put in place, while emergency medical services and fire safety teams are stationed at prominent locations to respond swiftly to any untoward incidents.
Special vigilance is already being monitored at major markets, temples, and other crowded locations, with multi-layered security arrangements, anti-sabotage checks, and the deployment of quick reaction teams, SWAT commandos, and plainclothes personnel, a senior police officer said.
Traffic police will maintain restrictions on various routes to facilitate smooth movement. Additional pickets will be set up at sensitive points, and patrolling has been intensified in public places in view of the festive rush.
Ahead of the festival, the Delhi Police conducted a citywide ‘General Gasht’ across all 15 districts during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. Senior officers joined regular personnel to ensure law and order, check traffic violations, and enhance public safety, another police officer said.
Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha visited several pickets and barricaded zones, including ITO, Shakarpur, Ghazipur border, and Hazrat Nizamuddin, to assess security arrangements and interact with officers on duty. DCP (East) Abhishek Dhania said the General Gasht aims to ensure citywide safety, monitor dark and vulnerable areas, check traffic violations, and identify known criminals operating in various localities.
This initiative enhances police visibility and reassures residents of their safety during the festive season,” the officer said. Officers carried out vehicle checks at multiple points, including Punjabi Bagh, Rohtak Road, and Kotla Mubarakpur, with temporary barricades installed at strategic locations. Coordination between local police and traffic authorities ensured smooth traffic movement while enforcing security checks.
Security arrangements were reviewed at the entry points in the national capital from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh sides.
Officials reiterated that the presence of security forces, combined with public vigilance, is critical to ensuring a safe and peaceful festive season. Citizens have been urged to remain alert and report any unusual movements or activities to help authorities
maintain law and order.