New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Sunday (March 28) mentioned patrolling can be intensified throughout Holi celebrations and strict action can be taken against those who don’t observe coronavirus pointers issued by Delhi Disaster Management Authority.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 circumstances, the DDMA had ordered that there could be no public celebrations within the nationwide capital throughout upcoming festivals similar to Holi and Navaratri.
Delhi Police PRO Chinmoy Biswal mentioned patrolling can be intensified throughout Holi.
“Pickets can be positioned by the district police of their respective areas. The patrolling can be elevated throughout the pageant. Police will focus on those who’re concerned in drunken driving and action can be taken against them.
“As public gathering is not allowed this year during Holi celebrations, strict action will be taken against those who would not adhere to coronavirus protocols. Delhi Police appeals to the public to celebrate Holi with their family members at home,” Biswal mentioned.
The Delhi Traffic Police has additionally made elaborate preparations to test incidents of drunken driving, over-speeding amongst others.
“Special checking teams will be deployed at major intersections and vulnerable points to detect and prosecute traffic violations. Special traffic police checking teams along with PCR and local police teams will be stationed on various roads and strategic locations or intersections across Delhi,” Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Meenu Choudhary mentioned.
In circumstances of drunken driving, pink mild leaping, utilizing cell phone whereas driving, harmful driving and over rushing, the driving license can be seized and will probably be responsible for suspension for a interval of minimal three months, police mentioned.
The Delhi Police additionally appealed to the residents of nationwide capital to keep away from public gatherings on Holi and have a good time the pageant inside their homes adhering to COVID-19 pointers.
Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev had earlier directed the authorities to make sure strict compliance of the DDMA order.
On Saturday, Delhi Police Commissioner S N Shrivastava had instructed his officers to make sure optimum visibility of the drive and observe security pointers whereas strictly imposing the DDMA orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In view of consecutive festivals within the coming week, he had confused that the DDMA pointers relating to COVID-appropriate behaviour needs to be strictly adhered to and enforced on the bottom.
The police commissioner had additionally instructed his workers to observe security pointers whereas imposing the DDMA orders.
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