Noida: Gautam Buddh Nagar Police has stepped up preparations to ensure the safety of devotees during the Chhath festival. Senior officers are inspecting key ghats and worship sites to review security arrangements and ensure that the celebrations take place peacefully. Under the direction of Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh, DCP Noida Preeti Yadav, accompanied by DCP Lines Shailendra Kumar Singh and the concerned Assistant Commissioners of Police, inspected several Chhath ghats across the Noida Zone.
The inspection covered locations including Okhla Barrage, Noida Stadium, Sadarpur and D Park in Sector 62, along with other ghats along the Yamuna. The officers assessed arrangements for devotees, crowd management and overall security. They also issued instructions to the personnel and officials responsible for managing the sites.
Security Arrangements Examined at Every Level
During the visit, officers reviewed barricading, lighting, parking facilities, traffic management and crowd-control measures. They also checked the deployment of divers and other safety arrangements to prevent incidents during bathing and the offering of prayers in the Yamuna.
The deployment of male and female police personnel was another key focus. Officers examined their duty locations and assessed whether security arrangements were adequate to manage the expected gathering.
What Instructions Did the DCP Issue?
DCP Preeti Yadav directed police officials to ensure that devotees face no inconvenience during the festival and that there is no negligence in security arrangements. She instructed them to deploy adequate personnel at every ghat and respond promptly if crowds increase.
Police teams were also asked to remain on regular patrol and maintain smooth traffic movement and law and order. Special attention was directed towards ensuring that women, elderly people and children can participate in the rituals safely.
Officials were further told to keep entry and exit routes organised and ensure that emergency response arrangements remain operational throughout the celebrations.
Focus on Safe and Peaceful Celebrations
Gautam Buddh Nagar Police aims to ensure that Chhath celebrations are conducted in a peaceful, safe and orderly environment. Police stations across the Noida Zone have been directed to maintain heightened vigilance and continuous monitoring at all designated ghats and surrounding areas.
