Dehradun on High Alert Ahead of Amit Shah’s Visit, Security Arrangements Finalised
Union Home and Cooperation Minister to address a public gathering at Parade Ground on November 6; elaborate arrangements in place for security, traffic management and crowd control
Dehradun, November 5: The Dehradun district administration has completed preparations for the proposed visit of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on November 6. As part of the Uttarakhand State Foundation Day celebrations, Shah will address a large public gathering at Parade Ground at 12 noon before attending another programme at the Police Lines.
In view of the VVIP visit, comprehensive security arrangements have been put in place across the event venues and associated locations. The administration has divided the areas into different zones and sectors and deployed officers to oversee security and other arrangements.
Separate responsibilities have also been assigned to officials at Jolly Grant Airport, the temporary helipad at Parade Ground and the Reserve Police Lines.
Comprehensive security and crowd management arrangements
The administration has made extensive arrangements for security, traffic regulation, crowd management, parking, drinking water, electricity, sanitation and other essential facilities.
Officials have been directed to ensure the safety of the VVIP movement while also prioritising the convenience of guests and members of the public attending the celebrations.
As part of the preparations, Chief Development Officer Abhinav Shah, the nodal officer for the programme, held a review meeting with zonal officers, sector officers and officials responsible for various arrangements at the IRDT Auditorium in Survey Chowk on Thursday.
During the meeting, he reviewed the preparations and briefed the officers in detail about their respective responsibilities.
He instructed all officials to report to their designated duty points on time and discharge their assigned responsibilities with diligence and proper coordination.
Officials directed to inspect duty locations
The Chief Development Officer directed officials to immediately inspect their respective duty locations, assess the available facilities and identify any additional requirements.
He instructed them to report any shortcomings in advance so that corrective measures could be taken before the programme begins.
The administration has also assigned separate officials to oversee the main stage, VIP and other guest galleries, green room, dining facilities and other arrangements at Parade Ground.
Instructions have been issued to ensure uninterrupted drinking water and electricity supplies, along with proper arrangements for sound systems, LED screens, sanitation, medical assistance and fire safety.
Interdepartmental coordination to ensure smooth conduct
Chief Development Officer Abhinav Shah emphasised that all departments must work in close coordination throughout the programme and that no negligence would be tolerated.
The administration’s primary focus is to ensure robust security arrangements and facilitate the safe, orderly and successful conduct of the Uttarakhand State Foundation Day celebrations during the Union Home Minister’s visit.
