Ahead of Diwali, police step up vigil across city

BATHINDA: Ahead of Diwali security has been stepped up in the city to keep a watch on antisocial elements

Updated At : 01:08 PM Oct 26, 2019 IST

Close eye: Security personnel check a vehicle in Bathinda on Friday. Photo: Vijay Kumar

Tribune News Service

Bathinda, October 25

Ahead of Diwali, security has been stepped up in the city to keep a watch on anti-social elements. The police have identified sensitive spots in the city. The police are keeping a close vigil at various places, including the bus stand and the railway station, with the help of sniffer dogs and metal detectors.

Besides, nakas have been laid to inspect vehicles. The police, along with the Fire Department and the Health Department, have been asked to remain alert during the festive season.

Taking measures, anti-sabotage teams have been constituted to enhance vigil in and around the city.

The number of police personnel has been increased on some roads where unscrupulous elements may create trouble ahead of the festival.

DSP (City 1) Gurjit Singh Romana said the SHOs had been instructed to intensify patrolling in and around religious places, educational institutes and markets. Besides, checking at the bus stand, the railway station and public places had been stepped up, he added.

The district has witnessed an increase in theft and snatching incidents, which have become a cause of concern for the city police ahead of festivals.

A police officer said they had received special instructions against letting any wrongdoer going unpunished. He said they were laying special emphasis on ensuring smooth movement of traffic around main markets so that visitors do not face any inconvenience.