For peaceful conduct of Id-ul-Zuha scheduled to be celebrated on Wednesday, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Garhwal, Amit Sinha issued necessary instructions on Tuesday.
He said that additional force needs to be deployed in sensitive areas in the districts. The police officers were directed to taken all possible steps for ensuring peaceful conduct of this festival in their jurisdiction.
The DIG has directed the district heads to convene a meeting with their officers and take steps for ensuring peaceful conduct of this festival in their respective districts.
The police force deployed in sensitive areas needs to be vigilant on anti social elements and ensure action as per law. Police officers were instructed to ensure that no one takes law in their hands. Police in plain clothes should be deployed in the mixed population areas in their respective jurisdiction.
He has directed the police heads to take all possible steps to avoid untoward incidents. Police should also be deployed at important crossings to resolve traffic congestion.
Anti-sabotage check needs to be established in sensitive areas, he added.