Delhi Police Commissioner Visits Personnel on Diwali Duty, Appreciates Their Dedication

NEW DELHI : Anurag Kumar, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Delhi visited several locations across the city on 8 November 2026 to inspect law and order arrangements for the Diwali festival.

During the visit, the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, inspected various duty points and distributed sweets among the personnel deployed on duty. He exchanged pleasantries with them and appreciated their dedication and commitment in performing their duties away from their families on the occasion of this major festival. Special attention was given to personnel deployed at police pickets, PCR vans and traffic intersections.

While interacting with media, the CP/Delhi extended Diwali greetings and requested all to celebrate the Diwali festival with all joy and happiness, but in a safe manner. Speaking further the CP/Delhi said that, Delhi Police personnel on duty are making all efforts to ensure that the residents of Delhi celebrate the festival in a befitting manner, in a safe and secure environment. He also requested everyone to strictly follow the guidelines, stipulations and directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India regarding bursting of green crackers and the timings to be followed therein.

The CP/Delhi lauded all including the CAPF personnel performing duty with full alertness so that the people of Delhi can celebrate a safe and secure Diwali, joyfully.

The locations visited by the CP/Delhi included South Extension, Oberoi Flyover, Bharat Mandapam, Laxmi Nagar Metro Station, Shanti Van, Model Town, Rajouri Garden.

Spl. CP/Law & Order, Jt. CP/OSD, Jt. CsP/Ranges, DCsP/Districts along with other senior officers, accompanied the CP/Delhi in their respective jurisdictions.