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 informed the police that due to festivals, there are many people in the bullion markets, hence strict security measures have to be taken in these areas. A sufficient number of police officers should be deployed here. The Anti Romeo team should also remain active in the markets.
The police will be dressed in civilian clothes.
In addition, it was said that plainclothes police should be deployed in crowded areas. Senior officers must patrol in maximum numbers. In view of the incidents that have occurred in the past, it is necessary to identify critical points and organize patrols and 112 vehicles. At the same time, small information should be taken very seriously and disputes should be resolved by senior officers and police station in-charges arriving at the scene. A reserve police team was also formed in the district and maintained as QRT and with them the availability of all riot gear should be ensured.
Firecracker shops will be reviewed
The list of explosive substance license holders or firecracker sellers should be updated at the police station level. These workshops must be consulted with the Deputy Collector, the Deputy Superintendent of Police and the officials of the Fire Department. It was also said that explosives stores should be kept away from crowded places. Appropriate fire extinguishers should be available in firecracker shops.
These instructions were also given
- In addition, talks should be held with elite citizens in police stations.
- Pay special attention to bus stations, train stations, shopping centers and busy public places.
- Concerned officials and important figures should be given publicity.
- A poster verification campaign should be carried out at religious places.
- Antisocial elements must be kept under surveillance in the manner enumerated.
- Appropriate measures must be taken in the access control room regarding Ayodhya Depotsav.
- Provisions for diversion and parking should be ensured along with deployment of pickets at important locations.
- Prepare SOPs on patrolling in Saryu River.
- AS team and BDS team should check the VIP and VVIP venues attending Depotsav.
- Apart from lighting, water police, divers and flood relief teams should be deployed at the ghats.
- Make alternative lighting arrangements at the ghats and at the venue.
- All social media platforms should be monitored.
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