Delhi CP conducts surprise night checks in South Delhi

Commissioner of Police (CP) Delhi Anurag Kumar carried out surprise night inspections in South Delhi on Monday. Special Commissioner Neeraj Thakur and other senior officers, including Sanjay Kumar Jain, Vijay Kumar, Anant Mittal, and field staff, joined him. The CP’s night inspection aimed to prioritise citizens’ safety and maintain law and order.

The inspection included the Pink Booth at Lady Shri Ram College, nearby areas, the National Park and Central Park, and Arun Jaitley Park in Hauz Khas. The goal was to check night-time security arrangements and review recent safety measures in these parks.

At the Pink Booth and around the college, the CP and his team checked how police were deployed, how visible they were, and whether the booth was helping students and the public. They looked at lighting, CCTV, gates, where security staff were posted, and how access was controlled. The team focused on routes students use after dark and nearby areas that are quieter at night.

Next, the team visited National Park and Central Park. These parks are busy during the day but have different security challenges at night. Officers walked through the parks, checked entrances and exits, ensured lighting covered all paths, and confirmed cameras and gates were working. They also checked whether security staff were present and alert. In Hauz Khas, the team checked the same things: lighting on walkways and corners, CCTV coverage, the condition of gates and boundaries, and whether enough staff were on duty.

The visit was intended not only to check existing arrangements but also to test whether earlier instructions on patrols, dark-spot identification, and coordination with civic agencies were translating into visible night-time security.

During the inspections, officers spoke with students and residents. People shared worries about moving around at night, poor lighting, and wanting police to be more visible and approachable. Senior officers assured everyone that keeping women and the public safe after dark is a top priority, and that these inspections help make sure orders from headquarters are followed on the ground.

The CP told South District police to increase patrols, including on foot and by motorcycle during vulnerable hours, and to improve and supervise security measures. Officers were asked to closely monitor lighting, cameras, gates, and access; report any problems quickly to the right agencies; and remain present around colleges, parks, and nearby public spaces. These inspections are part of a larger effort to make Delhi’s public spaces safer at night, especially for women and students.