Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level security review meeting at the Delhi Police Headquarters and directed senior officials to strengthen measures against organised crime, narcotics trafficking, illegal arms supply and other unlawful activities.
According to sources, Shah asked the police leadership to formulate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to deal with such crimes and improve coordination with police forces in neighbouring cities across the National Capital Region (NCR).
The meeting was attended by Lieutenant Governor T S Sandhu, Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar and other senior officials. Discussions also focused on strengthening law and order, improving policing strategies and developing an effective approach to tackling criminal networks and emerging security challenges.
With Chhath Puja celebrations underway, Shah also reviewed security and crowd management arrangements for the festivities, which will continue until November 16. Lakhs of devotees are expected to visit more than 1,400 designated ghats across the national capital, making adequate deployment of police personnel and effective crowd regulation essential.
The meeting came less than a month after Shah's previous security review at the Delhi Police Headquarters on October 24. During that meeting, he was briefed on measures to tackle drug trafficking, organised crime and traffic congestion, as well as initiatives to improve women's safety.
Before the October 24 visit, Shah had last visited the Delhi Police Headquarters on August 30, 2022.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Sandhu separately visited Rajinder Nagar Police Station and interacted with police personnel deployed on Diwali duty.
Appreciating their commitment to maintaining security during the festive period, he said officers who remained away from their families to protect residents deserved recognition for their vigilance and dedication.
Sandhu also visited the Delhi Police's specialised Pink Booths opposite Indraprastha College and in Kamla Nagar on Diwali. Interacting with women police personnel, he appreciated their round-the-clock efforts to make public spaces and educational hubs safer and more accessible for women.
The Lieutenant Governor extended festive greetings to the personnel and acknowledged their contribution to maintaining public safety during the celebrations.