To prevent any untoward incident int he city ahead of Diwali, Chandigarh police has made tight security arrangements. Special teams of more than 200 policemen, including home guard volunteers, have been deployed in the market areas keeping in view the festival, said Maneesh Chaudhry, Senior Superintendent of traffic Police. Apart from these 200 policemen in market areas, police personnel on their traffic duties have also been advised to keep a check on mischievous elements, Chaudhry said.
Tow away vehicles have also been summoned to tackle wrongly parked vehicles and tow them away in markets. Roshan lal, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Communication) said, in order to keep a control on snatchers and thieves especially in market areas, patrolling of Police Control Room vehicles (PCR) has been increased. Apart from PCR vehicles, Officials of Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) and other special forces have also been deployed in the crowded areas, including the malls and markets. The duty hours of beat officers of the areas have also been increased.