Delhi Joint CP Sanjay Kumar Jain reviews security at CR park Durga Puja pandal

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Joint Commissioner of Police (Southern Range), Sanjay Kumar Jain, conducted a detailed inspection of the Durga Puja pandal at CR Park on Thursday, a popular location that attracts large crowds during the festive season.

Speaking to ANI, Jain said, “The Durga Puja pandal at CR Park is very famous. People come here not only from CR Park or Delhi but from across the National Capital Region. The event is organised on a grand scale, and for its security, we started preparations a month ago.”

Jain mentioned that the police have been working closely with pandal organisers. “We have held separate meetings with all the organisers at the police station and district levels, considering their problems and past experiences. We have prepared checklists to ensure security, fire safety, entry-exit plans, crowd management, and medical facilities so that devotees have a smooth and pleasant experience.”

He also highlighted a unique initiative this year. “We introduced a healthy competition among ourselves to see which pandal manages the best security, crowd control, and entry-exit systems.”

Additionally, Jain discussed coordination with the traffic department to ensure smooth vehicle movement during the celebrations. “We had a separate meeting with the traffic police to ensure smooth traffic flow, create vehicle-free zones, and minimise any inconvenience to the public,” he said.

The inspection is part of broader efforts to ensure safety and security during Durga Puja celebrations in the area.

Meanwhile, the Durga Puja pandal at Mela Ground, one of the largest in North India, is nearing completion, with an expected daily footfall of 1.25 to 1.5 lakh visitors. This year’s pandal, inspired by Mayapur’s Rajbari, focuses on eco-friendliness and hygiene.

Speaking to ANI, Uttam Dalli, the immersion secretary, said, “We are paying more attention to hygiene, offering packed prasad, and ensuring no use of thermocol, making it a completely eco-friendly pandal.”

Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava, is a major Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of Goddess Durga. It symbolises the triumph of good over evil, as Goddess Durga vanquished the demon Mahishasura. The festival typically lasts 10 days (Navaratri), with the main celebrations occurring during the last four days (Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, and Vijayadashami).