Shaurya Sharma
Fatehgarh Sahib. November.21, 2019: The district police will ensure fool proof security to the devotees and VIPs and smooth flow of traffic during the ensuing Saheedi Jor Mela to be commemorated from 26th December to 28th, said Amit Prasad IG Ropae Range, after presiding over the meeting of district police officials called to make security arrangements and traffic plan. The Saheedi Jor mela is major event of the Sikhs and commemorated in the memory of two younger Sahibjadas of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who were bricked alive here for refusing to embrace Islam and Lakhs of devotees throng historical Gurudwara Sahib here from all over the country and abroad.
He said that to ensure fool proof security for the pilgrims, the mela will be divided into sectors and each sector would be headed by SP rank officer. He said CCTV cameras will be installed to keep a close watch on anti social elements. He said that 51 Nakas, 9 observation posts and 7 police help centers will be set up. He called upon the public to follow the alternative traffic routes to avoid harassment.
Amneet Kondal SSP said that more than three thousand police personnel and officers along with NSS, NCC volunteers will be put on duty. She said that 20 free parking sites have been earmarked and to maintain the smooth flow of the traffic 6 alternative routes have been identified and traffic plan has been prepared. She said main traffic for other cities will be diverted through link roads and no vehicle would be allowed in mela. She assured the IG that district police will work with dedication keeping in mind the religious importance of the Saheedi Mela round the clock and keep close watch on anti social elements.
Navreet Singh Virk SP(H), Harpal Singh SP(Investigation), Kanwal Preet Singh Chahal SP, Hardeep Singh, R.S.Kahlon and Jaswinder Tiwana and Sukhwinder Singh Chohan all DSPs also addressed.