To further strengthen the security arrangements for the Kanwar fair, the police administration has issued a special helpline number 91-9520625934. On this number, devotees can share any kind of complaint or suggestion 24×7. SSP Pramod Singh Dobal said that every call will be acted upon seriously. In this regard, a high-level meeting was held under the chairmanship of ADG Crime and Law and Order V. Murugeshan, in which ADG Intelligence AP Anshuman, IG Traffic NS Napchyal, IG Garhwal Rajiv Swaroop, District Magistrate Mayur Dixit and SSP Dobal reviewed the security preparations.
Deployment of four thousand policemen and paramilitary forces
V. Murugeshan instructed the officials that the Kanwar Yatra is a sensitive and challenging event, which has to be completed with full vigilance and coordination. He said that four thousand policemen and paramilitary forces have been deployed, who will keep an eye on every activity. Special emphasis has been laid on preventing rumors and social media monitoring.
Instructions to take action against instigators
ADG Anshuman said that identification and monitoring of anti-social elements will be a priority. Instructions have been given to take immediate action on any content that incites religious sentiments.