Delhi Police Makes Elaborate Security Arrangements Across City for Christmas

Security Arrangements: The Delhi Police has intensified security arrangements across the national capital, deploying nearly 20,000 personnel to ensure law and order during the Christmas and upcoming New Year celebrations, an official said.

Security has also been tightened along Delhi's borders with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, as well as in areas adjoining Rajasthan, due to a large influx of people expected from neighbouring states for Christmas and year-end festivities, the official said.

"Nearly 20,000 police personnel, including traffic police and paramilitary forces, have been deployed across the city to prevent hooliganism, ensure public safety and curb traffic violations," the official said.

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Additional pickets, barricades and deployment of paramilitary forces have been put in place at major entry points to check nuisance and unlawful activities by people entering the city, he added.

According to the police, vehicles from neighbouring states are anticipated to reach Delhi at 15 major entry points, where security will also be strengthened.

The traffic police have drawn up a detailed plan to tackle drunken driving, overspeeding and dangerous motorcycle stunts, a senior police officer said.

To help traffic officers in the late evening and at night, more officers from nearby police stations have been sent in.

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"All SHOs have been directed to remain on the roads with their teams during Christmas and the New Year period to maintain law and order," the officer said, adding that vehicles involved in stunt-like activities will be impounded immediately and strict legal action will follow.

According to the official, police teams are also checking bus terminals, train stations, hotels, dharamshalas, and night shelters to confirm residents' identities and identify people who are living in the city illegally.

According to Delhi Traffic Police, their main priorities will be to guarantee efficient traffic flow and crowd control in busy locations like Connaught Place, Hauz Khas, large marketplaces, and shopping centres.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam told PTI, "Adequate police and traffic arrangements have been made in the Shahdara district to maintain law and order. Around 400 police personnel will be deployed on the ground, with nearly 80 vehicles conducting continuous patrolling."

In addition to permanent pickets, 77 additional pickets have been set up for round-the-clock checking, he said.

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