Security beefed up in Delhi ahead of mock drills

Security has been heightened in the national capital ahead of mock drills scheduled to be conducted on Wednesday following a directive of the Union Home Ministry in light of the rising IndoPak tensions after the Pahalgam terror attackPolice have increased day and night patrolling across different areas in the city with a special focus on tourist and market places Special patrol units have been mobilised to cover key areas including Connaught Place India Gate Janpath Yashwant Palace Gole Market and other vital installationsOn Tuesday morning a police team monitored the security arrangements at Connaught PlaceWith security as a top priority and to ensure the safety of citizens and maintain public security the east district police have intensified vehicle inspections at key entry and exit points This proactive measure aims to deter and prevent any potential terrorrelated threats We request the cooperation of all residents and commuters during this time DCP East Abhishek Dhania saidIn light of recent escalations including the tragic attack in Kashmir that claimed 26 lives Indian authorities emphasize the necessity of implementing consistent security measures across all scenarios threatening national security India SecurityDrill PublicSafety pictwittercomMTdcje0KO8mdash Mid Day mid_day May 6 2025Deputy Commissioner of Police Southwest Surendra Choudhary said that to enhance visibility and ensure public safety teams are conducting foot patrolling in different areas This initiative aims to strengthen community policing and to keep strict vigil and maintain law and order he saidFurthermore senior officials of the Delhi Police have asked all DCPs to prepare detailed plans for the preparations sources saidThey said the deputy commissioners of police DCPs have started holding meetings with senior police officers to strengthen patrolling in the national capitalWe have already increased day and night patrolling in the city We have deployed paramilitary forces along with police personnel at Delhis borders with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh Security has already been beefed up in the city The DCPs are personally monitoring the arrangements in their districts They are holding meetings with assistant commissioners of police ACPs and station house officers SHOs a source saidHe added that to ensure roundtheclock vigilance foot patrolling has been enhanced particularly during the evening and night hours Enhanced presence of personnel in the form of motorcycle patrols and special pickets in highdensity areas ensure constant police presence the officer saidThis has been coupled with interactive policing wherein beat officers engage with shopkeepers commuters and residents to address concerns and raise alertnessDuring the mock drills teams will ensure the deployment of the Bomb Disposal Squad BDS and dog squads continuously conducting antisabotage checks in highfootfall areas such as Palika Bazaar Janpath Khan Market and near government buildings the officer saidHe further said that rigorous antiterror measures have been undertaken vehiclechecking drives are being carried out and multiple pickets and checkposts have been erected at key accesscontrol pointsComprehensive vehicle checking is being carried out to detect suspicious people the officer said adding that the staff has been directed to pay special attention to rental and unregistered vehiclesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoeveratOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params