In view of the ongoing Holi festival celebrations coinciding with the preparations of the lok Sabha elections 2014, the district administration of Nainital has appealed to the citizens to cooperate in maintaining law and order in the district. The enforcement agencies have also been asked be on alert and deal strictly with those creating any ruckus.
Reviewing the law and order situation after imposition of the Model code of conduct in the district on Wednesday, Nainital District Magistrate Akshat Gupta, had asked the police to intensify patrolling to nab criminals and hooligans.
This apart, he also emphasised on the need to maximise vigil on the inter-district borders, asking the district police officials to take strong action against those who are found to be carrying illegal arms.
Meanwhile, the Nainital district administration has directed the district police officials concerned to hold peace meetings with the citizens at every police stations so that law and order could be maintained during the festival season of Holi.
The Nainital district administration also asked respective SDMs to prevent supply of adulterated edible products in view of the festive season. The District Magistrate, Nainital, Akshat Gupta asked the SDMs to strictly deal with illegal trades, like food adulteration.
At the same time, the Nainital district administration also asked the official concerned of the civic agencies to maintain cleanliness in their respective areas ahead of the festive season.