Fatehgarh Sahib. December.8.
Keeping in view the annual three day Saheedi Jor Mela starting from 25th December, the biggest historic event of the Sikhs and more than 10 lakh devotees are expected to pay obeisance to the younger Sahibjadas of Guru Gobind Singh, who were bricked alive here by the Mughals for refusing to embrace Islam, Deputy Commissioner has cancelled the leaves of all the employees and officers.
Addressing the media persons Kamaldeep Singh Sangha Deputy Commissioner said that the leaves of all employees and officers have been cancelled and they have been directed not to leave the station without prior permission. He directed the officers to check the attendance of their subordinates employees twice at 9AM and 5PM daily.
H.S. Bhullar SSP said that to ensure fool proof security the mela has been divided into five sectors and each sector would be headed by SP rank officer. He said CCTV cameras are being installed, 3500 police personnel along with NSS, NCC volunteers will be put on duty to keep a close watch on anti social elements. He said that 10 check barriers, 51 police nakas, 22 traffic points, 9 observation posts, 7 police help centers, horse and motor cycle patrolling parties have been put in service. He said that 16 parking sites have been earmarked and the main traffic would be diverted through link roads.