Security stepped up in Delhi amid escalating tensions in West Asia

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Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the Delhi police have heightened security arrangements across the Capital. Deployment of personnel has been enhanced around embassies in Chanakyapuri, religious places, prominent hotels, and neighbourhoods with a significant expatriate population, an official said on Monday.<EP>According to the official, the police have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and put up barricades around the embassies of the U.S., Iran, and Israel.<EP>“Security has also been increased at major markets, places of worship, and hotels with a high number of foreign visitors,” the official added.
Police are also conducting intensified checks, strategic vehicle inspections, and increased patrolling across the city to maintain law and order, ahead of Holi.
An official stated that personnel have been deployed in key and sensitive areas, such as outside schools, colleges, and girls’ hostels, to enhance police visibility.
“In high-footfall areas, the police will also use drones to monitor violators and miscreants. Traffic police will remain on alert to prevent drunk driving and misbehaviour in public places. With Ramzan in progress and Holi approaching, the East District Police has strengthened security arrangements. Checking at key and sensitive points has been intensified, and police presence has been enhanced to maintain peace and communal harmony,” said Abhishek Dhania, DCP, East Delhi.
In the East and South-East districts, ‘TEJAS Patrol’ units have also been launched. “With increased visibility, quicker response, and action against habitual offenders, TEJAS Patrol aims to make the streets safer and policing more effective across the South-East District,” said Hemant Tewari, DCP, South-East.
Monika Bhardwaj, DCP, Traffic-II, stated that 15,000 police personnel will be deployed on the ground to maintain law and order during Holi, along with 1,500 traffic police staff managing traffic arrangements.
“Over 80 points have been identified across Delhi to prevent drunken driving. There will be joint pickets with the local police at over 100 places. Bike patrolling on important road corridors is also planned,” she added.