In anticipation of Republic Day celebrations, Haryana intensifies security measures, with the police ramping up surveillance on all routes leading to the venue. Director General of Police, Shatrujeet Kapur, led a crucial video conference, examining law and order preparations with ADGPs, IGs, Superintendents of Police, and other senior officers from across the state.
During the meeting, Kapur emphasized the national significance of Republic Day, urging all police officers to thoroughly study law and order arrangements and leave no room for negligence. Written directives from Police Headquarters have been distributed to all districts, emphasizing heightened security at designated points.
Kapur stressed the imperative to impose a ban on flying drones and remote-controlled devices in the state. He called for exhaustive investigations using drones, particularly in areas around Republic Day events. Attention to tall buildings in the vicinity and the implementation of special security measures at the venue, complementing VIP duty, were also emphasized.
In the quest for heightened security, Kapur instructed police officers to enhance visibility during nighttime, ensuring swift assistance when required. He insisted that senior officers personally visit different locations to brief the police force on security arrangements, emphasizing robust measures at all government and public places.
The Director General emphasised the necessity for enhanced training for police force participating in the Republic Day parade. He advocated for the preparation of a tableau showcasing Haryana Police’s achievements, including cyber security initiatives, emergency response through Haryana-112, and road safety campaigns.
The tableau could also highlight the positive impacts of recent laws, namely the Bhartiya Sakshy adhiniyam-2023, Bhartiya Suraksha Sanhita, and Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita.
Delving into the state’s efforts in de-addiction, Kapur instructed police officers to view villages or wards as units and develop comprehensive de-addiction plans.
He stressed the initiation of treatment for individuals struggling with drug addiction in these areas. Moreover, he emphasized involving a significant number of youth in sports activities to combat addiction, setting a target of 10 thousand youth in sports activities in each district.