New Delhi, March 3 || With Holi set to be celebrated on March 4, the Delhi Police have intensified security arrangements across the national capital with special deployments to ensure that the festival is observed peacefully and with enthusiasm.
Senior officials said that elaborate measures have been put in place to maintain law and order during the festivities.
Sachin Sharma, DCP, Outer Delhi, said, “We are taking every possible step to ensure that the Holi festival is celebrated peacefully. We are identifying proclaimed bootleggers and taking strict action against them.”
He added that the police have carefully reviewed last year’s Holi-related incidents and planned this year’s security arrangements accordingly.
“We have analysed the situations that occurred during last year’s celebrations and made our preparations based on those assessments. Meetings have been conducted with local security committees, and necessary preventive measures have been implemented to ensure smooth celebrations,” he said.
Special attention has been given to sensitive areas, where additional police personnel have been deployed.
“We have made detailed plans for sensitive locations and increased deployment there. Border checking is also being carried out to prevent any illegal entry. We are doing everything possible to maintain peace and harmony,” Sharma stated.