Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting to assess Delhi’s law and order situation and policing arrangements at the Delhi Police Headquarters on Thursday.
Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu and senior police officials attended the meeting, according to sources.
Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar was also present. The discussions took place ahead of Chhath Puja celebrations, scheduled to continue until November 16.
During the meeting, Shah reviewed the Delhi Police’s crowd management strategy and security preparations for the festival.
Authorities are preparing arrangements for lakhs of devotees expected to visit more than 1,400 ghats across the national capital.
The meeting focused on ensuring adequate security and managing large gatherings during the festivities.
Shah had also chaired a security review meeting at the police headquarters on October 24.
Officials briefed him on measures to tackle drug trafficking, organised crime and traffic congestion. He also assessed initiatives aimed at strengthening women’s safety.
Earlier this week, Sandhu visited Rajinder Nagar Police Station to interact with police personnel deployed during Diwali.
He appreciated their commitment to maintaining public safety while spending the festival away from their families. He also extended festive greetings to officers and acknowledged their vigilance.
During his Diwali engagements, Sandhu visited specialised Pink Police Booths opposite IP College and in Kamla Nagar.
He appreciated women police personnel for their round-the-clock efforts to make public spaces and educational institutions safer and more accessible.
The latest security review highlights the administration’s focus on public safety, effective policing and crowd management during major festivals in Delhi.
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