DGP Prashant Kumar
Today the DGP has given strict instructions to the UP Police regarding the upcoming festivals like Dhanteras, Deepawali, Bhaiya Dooj, Govardhan and Chhath Puja etc. The DGP has told the police that in view of the festivals, there is a lot of crowd in the bullion markets, hence strict security arrangements should be made in these areas. Adequate number of policemen should be deployed here. Anti Romeo squad should also be kept active in the markets.
Police will be in civil dress
Apart from this, it was said that police in civil dress should be deployed in crowded areas. Senior officers should patrol in maximum numbers. In view of the incidents that happened in the past, hot-spots should be identified and patrolling and 112 vehicles should be arranged. At the same time, small information should be taken very seriously and disputes should be resolved by senior officers and police station in-charges reaching the spot. A team of reserve police has also been formed in the district and kept as QRT and availability of all riot control equipment should be ensured with them.
Firecracker shops will be checked
The list of license holders of explosive substances or firecracker sellers should be updated police station wise. These shops should be checked with the Sub-Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Fire Brigade officials. It was also said that explosive shops should be kept away from crowded places. Adequate fire extinguishers should be kept at firecracker shops.
These instructions were also given
- Apart from this, talks should be held with elite citizens at police station levels.
- Keep a special eye on bus stations, railway stations, shopping malls and crowded public places.
- Concerned officers and important numbers should be publicized.
- Poster checking campaign should be conducted around religious places.
- Anti-social elements should be kept under surveillance in a listed manner.
- Appropriate arrangements should be made in the access control room regarding Ayodhya Deepotsav.
- Arrangements for diversion and parking should be ensured along with deployment of pickets at important places.
- Prepare SOP regarding patrolling in Saryu river.
- AS team and BDS team should check the VIP and VVIP places attending Deepotsav.
- Along with lighting, water police, divers and flood relief teams should be deployed at the ghats.
- Make alternate lighting arrangements at the ghats and the venue.
- All social media platforms should be monitored.
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