Agra ADG SK Bhagat Reviews Hathras Security Arrangements Ahead Of Festivals

Ahead of the upcoming festivals, Additional Director General of Police, Agra Zone, Agra, SK Bhagat visited the major markets and crowded areas of Hathras on 19 October 2026 to review the security arrangements. He gave necessary directions to the concerned officers to ensure the safety of the public and maintain smooth movement in the markets during the festive period.

The police administration is on alert in the district to maintain peace, security and law and order in view of the upcoming festivals. As part of these preparations, the ADG reviewed the arrangements at important markets and other areas where large crowds are expected.

During the visit, SK Bhagat inspected the deployment of police personnel, security arrangements, traffic management and the condition of crowd control in the major markets. He directed the officers to deploy adequate police personnel at sensitive and crowded places in view of the upcoming festivals.

The directions were aimed at ensuring that members of the public and traders do not face any kind of inconvenience. The officers were told to make arrangements in advance so that security and movement in the market areas could be managed properly during the festivals.

SK Bhagat also stressed the need to keep the traffic system effective at markets and major intersections. He said that necessary arrangements should be made to ensure that encroachment and unorganised parking do not lead to traffic jams.

The ADG directed all police personnel to remain alert at their designated duty points. He also instructed them to ensure immediate and effective action in the event of any emergency.

The police were asked to maintain close watch on suspicious persons and activities in public places and markets. The ADG directed the officers to conduct regular foot patrols and carry out effective checking campaigns.

He also instructed the authorities to ensure surveillance through CCTV cameras installed at important locations. The monitoring arrangements at such places were to remain effective during the festival period.

SK Bhagat made it clear that legal action, as per the rules, should be taken against anti-social elements who attempt to disturb peace and law and order during the festivals.

The Additional Director General of Police further emphasised the need for continuous communication with the public and traders. The concerned officers were directed to remain in regular contact with them and address security, traffic and crowd-management arrangements in a timely manner.

He said that all arrangements related to security, traffic and crowd management should be completed well in advance. The objective is to ensure that the festivals are conducted in a peaceful, safe and harmonious environment.