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Uttarakhand Police Strengthens Security for Dhami, Kumbh Mela, Elections
Uttarakhand Police is preparing extra security for several important events.
These include the Kumbh Mela and the 2027 Assembly elections.
The police also want to better protect Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and other important visitors.
Police officials met on September 16 to discuss the plans.
They will watch social media for misleading news that could cause trouble.
They also want to improve security near the state’s international borders.
More coordination may take place with the Army and other security agencies.
Security will also be maintained during the Char Dham pilgrimage and festivals.
Uttarakhand Police plans stronger protection for Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and other VIPs.
The security plan covers the upcoming Kumbh Mela and the 2027 Assembly elections.
DGP Deepam Seth issued directives after an intelligence officials’ meeting on September 16.
Police will increase monitoring of social media and establish a fact-checking system for misleading news.
Officials also discussed border security, anti-infiltration measures, the Char Dham pilgrimage and major religious events.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Police, DGP Deepam Seth, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and intelligence officials.
- What
- Officials are preparing stronger security arrangements for the Chief Minister, the Kumbh Mela, elections, religious events and border areas.
- Where
- Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, border districts and locations hosting religious and government events.
- When
- The decision followed a meeting held on September 16; preparations concern the upcoming Kumbh Mela and 2027 Assembly elections.
- Why
- To address increased political activity, rising pilgrimage and tourism, possible suspicious activity, cross-border infiltration and misleading social-media content.
Key facts
- Chief Minister
- Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Police chief
- DGP Deepam Seth
- Election covered
- 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections
- Major event
- Upcoming Kumbh Mela
- Meeting date
- September 16
- Monitoring measure
- Round-the-clock social-media monitoring and a proposed fact-checking system
- Additional concern
- Suspicious activities, cross-border infiltration and anti-national elements in border districts
Quotes
A senior police officer
An Uttarakhand police officer who spoke anonymously
“Misleading news on social media is a highly sensitive matter at present. It can turn volatile during major events such as the Kumbh Mela and elections.”
thestatesman.com
“Instructions were issued to strengthen the security cover of the Chief Minister and other VIPs, particularly during the Assembly elections.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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