Jaipur: Rajasthan Police Thursday imposed sweeping restrictions on the annual kanwar yatra, banning tridents, lathis, hockey sticks, baseball bats, high-powered DJ systems and LPG cylinders, and mandating that the procession travel only through pre-approved routes.The curbs came into force Thursday and will remain in place till August 11. Police said the measures are intended to…
Bikaner youth held for ties with Pak terror suspect Jaipur: Bikaner police Tuesday arrested an 18-year-old man for allegedly providing an Indian SIM card to an associate of a Pakistani terrorist.The accused, Anil Kumar Bishnoi, a resident of Gaudu village under Bajju police station limits, was in contact with operatives linked to Pakistani terrorist Shahzad…
Jaipur: Allegations that men in civilian clothes joined baton charges during protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar have revived scrutiny of how far police personnel without uniforms can go in restraining or detaining protesters.The debate also intensified in Jaipur after an older Instagram video dating back to June this year resurfaced, purportedly showing a man in…
Varanasi: A multi-layered, technology-driven security blanket spanning land, water and air will safeguard lakhs of devotees visiting Kashi during the holy month of Shrawan, with authorities deploying drones, artificial intelligence, geo-fencing and face-recognition systems to secure the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the kanwar route.Police commissioner Mohit Agarwal said advanced technology will play a key…
Times News NetworkKanpur: Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) East Satyajeet Gupta held a meeting on Saturday with Jagannath Rath Yatra organisers at the Collectorganj Police Station to ensure the safe, secure and peaceful conduct of the upcoming Rath Yatra.Gupta gave necessary directions to the officials concerned. The meeting discussed security arrangements, traffic management, crowd control,…
Varanasi: Police and administration have launched preparations to ensure safe, smooth and uninterrupted journey of lakhs of Kanwar pilgrims and devotees during the upcoming Shrawan month and for effective implementation of the Reducing Traffic Congestion (RTC) Scheme. Police commissioner Mohit Agarwal hit the roads, conducting on-site inspection of major routes and reviewed arrangements on Wednesday….
Dibrugarh: The Red Shield Division under Spear Corps on Wednesday held a security conference at Laipuli in Tinsukia district to prepare for the 80th Independence Day celebrations.Held as part of the ongoing civil-military fusion initiative, the conference aimed to strengthen inter-agency coordination and review the security framework to ensure peaceful celebrations of the national event.The…
Patna: The energy department on Wednesday issued a comprehensive advisory to ensure safe, uninterrupted power supply during Muharram. It appealed to citizens, organisers and participants in tazia processions to strictly follow electricity safety norms and cooperate with authorities to prevent accidents.According to the advisory, tazias and other tall structures should be carried at a safe…
Varanasi: In view of the NEET examination on Sunday and Muharram, commissioner of police Mohit Agrawal asked all additional commissioners of police (CPs), deputy commissioners of police and other senior officials to increase vigilance and alertness.Agrawal held a meeting at his camp office on Friday evening to review preparations for the forthcoming events and also…
Around a dozen people were detained from different areas on Saturday Dhanbad: A special police drive against unnecessary public gatherings and anti-social activities led to the detention of more than a dozen people across the district on Saturday night. Several individuals were also found consuming liquor at public places, prompting legal action by the police.The…
