Delhi on High Alert: Over 25,000 Security Personnel to Oversee Holi Celebrations

Delhi Security: Delhi Police has beefed up security in the national capital ahead of Holi and Friday prayers of Ramzan. An official said on Thursday that more than 25,000 police personnel along with paramilitary forces will keep a strict vigil in the city to maintain law and order. Holi festival is on March 14 and Friday prayers of Ramzan month will also be held on the same day.

Monitoring will be done through CCTV cameras
The police have identified more than 300 sensitive places and are monitoring the situation with the help of drones and CCTV cameras. According to the police, meetings are being held regularly with peace committees in every district of the city. All 15 police districts of the national capital have been instructed to increase patrolling especially in residential areas and places famous for Holi.

Delhi Fortified

A senior police officer posted in the Northeast district said that drone surveillance is being done in the Northeast district to prevent untoward incidents. Security measures are being strengthened with constant monitoring, while potential threats are being minimized through advanced drone technology.

Delhi on High Alert
Another senior police officer said that patrolling is being done across the district and meetings are being held with Market Welfare Associations (MWA) and Resident Welfare Associations (RWA) to ensure peaceful conduct of the festival. The officer said, "We are holding meetings with peace committees in every district, as Holi and Ramzan's Friday prayers are falling on the same day. Both the parties are very cooperative and are constantly in touch with us."

Meanwhile, Delhi Traffic Police will conduct joint blockades with the local police. Special teams will be deployed at major intersections to curb drunk driving and red light crossings. The officer said that strict checking will be done on Holi day.