Mathura: To ensure that the Diwali festival is conducted safely and peacefully, the district administration and police have increased vigilance regarding security arrangements. In this sequence, District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar jointly inspected the firecracker shops set up in Ramlila Maidan and Govind Nagar police station area of the city. The officials examined the status of safety standards at the shops and took stock of the fire fighting arrangements.
Inspection of fire extinguishers and instructions to vendors
During the inspection, DM and SSP examined the fire extinguishers available at the firecracker shops. He took information from the vendors about the operation of fire fighting equipment and directed that fire fighting equipment should be available in working condition at all the shops to control the fire in case of emergency. Officials instructed the firecracker sellers to completely follow the safety standards and not be negligent in any way.
Instructions for continuous monitoring and mutual coordination
DM and SSP instructed the concerned officers and employees to keep a constant vigil in the area during Diwali. Police and administrative teams should be ready to deal with any emergency along with maintaining security in crowded areas and firecracker markets. Officials clarified that maintaining peace and law and order during the festival is a priority. For this, all concerned departments should fulfill their responsibilities with mutual coordination.