Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Haridwar Sweety Agarwal has instructed all the station officers (SO) and circle officers (CO) to make adequate security arrangements to ensure that Eid-ul-Fitr festival is observed peacefully in the district.
SSP asked for strict vigil being maintained on the anti-social elements that can foment trouble. They must be put behind bars when required, she said. Police must be extra cautious around areas near the main mosque.
She added that the officials should meet peace committee members of the respective areas to maintain law and order. She also stressed on cleanliness, parking, water supply and other necessities being maintained. Intelligence unit of the district has been asked to be more active during the festival.