After the mayhem, Delhi remains calm
The Capital remained on high alert with prohibitory orders continuing on Saturday. Sources in the police department stated that Section 144 would continue to be imposed in Delhi till September 8.
Police also sought to provide a visible deterrent to those looking to indulge in hooliganism by organising flag marches in areas that had witnessed violence post the CBI court verdict against Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.
Anand Vihar and Badarpur were the most prominent areas where the flag march was held along with reserved forces and senior police officials in attendance, during the day. This was followed in other areas including Trilokpuri, Jahangirpuri, Nand Nagari and other parts of the city.
In another precautionary measure, QRT vans and SWAT teams were mobilised in disturbed areas. Police sources stated that Station House Officers and Assistant Commissioners have been instructed to put up barricades in strategic places. They have also been ordered them to increase patrolling in their respective areas.
Special Commissioner(Law and Order) SBK Singh told DNA that all the security apparatus is in place and the police are prepared to handle any eventuality.
“Feedback has been taken from all districts and no untoward incident was reported from any part. Normal life has gone …read more
