Safety has been stepped up at over 100 areas throughout the nationwide capital forward of Holi pageant and Ramzan’s Friday prayers, an official stated on Monday.
The upcoming Holi pageant coincides with Friday prayers throughout the holy month of Ramzan.
“Nobody will likely be allowed to breach legislation and order scenario for the upcoming Holi and Friday prayers,” a senior police officer stated, including that they’ve already recognized delicate areas.
Now we have recognized greater than 100 areas in Delhi the place we’ll deploy further police drive, together with paramilitary forces, the officer stated.
Police sources stated that some delinquent parts may try to create unrest throughout the coinciding celebrations. Consequently, further police forces will likely be deployed in susceptible areas.
“Now we have recognized Bhajanpura, Dilshad Backyard, Jagatpuri, Khajuri Khas, Jafrabad, Jahangirpuri, Azadpur, Seelampur, Okhla, Chand Bagh, Khajuri, Mustafabad, Shiv Vihar, Jafrabad, Maujpur, Brahmpuri, Trilokpuri and Jamia Nagar are among the many areas recognized as delicate,” a supply stated.
Earlier than Holi and Friday prayers, senior cops will conduct conferences with native peace committees to advertise communal concord and discourage the unfold of rumours.
Drones will likely be used for surveillance, and strict motion will likely be taken in opposition to these making an attempt to incite non secular or communal tensions, the police stated.
One other senior police officer stated that officers in plain garments will likely be deployed for extra surveillance. These officers will monitor any suspicious actions to make sure well timed intervention.
“Delhi Police will take strict motion in opposition to these making an attempt to disrupt peace. Particular consideration will likely be given to varsity and hostel areas, the place incidents of water balloons and colour-throwing in public areas have been reported in earlier years. If any hooliganism causes misery to public, police intervention will comply with instantly,” he added.
