As tensions between India and Pakistan increase, India Gate in New Delhi is evacuated. following a drone strike on Indian defense sites by Pakistan. India shot down Pakistan’s fighter jets in retaliation. according to sources that have not yet been formally verified. People were ordered to leave the area surrounding India Gate as tensions were rising sharply every hour.
Traffic near India Gate was controlled, and strollers were requested to vacate. According to PTI, authorities issued announcements requesting that people leave the area.
All city government employees’ leaves were canceled when Delhi issued a high alert. According to officials, district magistrates met with their subordinates to discuss disaster management and health readiness in the event of an emergency.
However, one officer claimed that maintaining the roads free was standard procedure. This is a common procedure to maintain traffic flow in the C Hexagon. It’s nothing new. Anyone is welcome to visit and witness it tomorrow, according to New Delhi Deputy Commissioner Devesh Mahala.
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Police will remain vigilant and engaged. Vigil at night has been stepped up. A police officer declared, “We will use additional force in all sensitive areas.” The Delhi government’s services department issued a late-night directive prohibiting its workers from taking time off till further notice.
Additional forces, including paramilitary men, were stationed at strategic locations, increasing security around the nation’s capital.
The armed war between India and Pakistan coincides with the security bolster. Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj were among the cities that the Pakistani military attempted to target last night. A Pakistani air defense system in Lahore was destroyed, and the attacks were thwarted.
Every DCP keeps a close eye on local law and order. ACPs and SHOs are among the officers they have previously briefed. The insider claimed that Delhi Police is prepared to handle any crisis and that DCPs are physically patrolling their area. An official claims that more people are being watched at airports, shopping centers, metro stations, hotels, residential colonies, and other busy locations.
Anti-sabotage checks were conducted at various places by Bomb Disposal Squads. To maintain public safety throughout the area, the BDS team from the district performed anti-sabotage inspections at hotels, markets, malls, and other strategic locations. DCP (Southwest) Surendra Choudhary stated that the drill improved alertness and readiness for possible attacks.
All vehicles entering Delhi are now subject to increased police scrutiny, particularly in the surrounding districts.