UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Urges Strict Measures Against Miscreants to Ensure Law and Order

Yogi Adityanath calls for strict action against miscreants to uphold law and order during festivals. He highlights the importance of safety and the rollout of Mission Shakti for women's empowerment.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged citizens to celebrate upcoming festivals with joy while prioritising safety and convenience. During a high-level meeting on Friday, he provided detailed instructions to government and administrative officials for smooth festival conduct, cleanliness maintenance, and law and order strengthening. The meeting included divisional commissioners, district magistrates, police commissioners, and other senior officers.

Adityanath emphasised the state's commitment to women's empowerment through Mission Shakti, which focuses on women's safety, dignity, and self-reliance. The statewide rollout of Mission Shakti 5.0 will commence on September 22, coinciding with the first day of Sharadiya Navratri, and will continue for a month in phases. He instructed all departments to ensure thorough preparations.

Focus on Women's Safety

As part of awareness initiatives, a bike rally led by women police personnel will occur in every district on the evening of September 21. Starting September 22, the Anti-Romeo Squad will increase its presence, taking firm action against miscreants at public places, girls' schools, and other sensitive locations. Women beat officers are tasked with spreading awareness about women's safety in gram panchayats.

The Chief Minister also directed that pink booths remain fully operational. Women achievers under the Mission Shakti campaign should be identified and honoured at both state and district levels. He reiterated that ensuring every citizen's safety is the state's foremost duty.

Ensuring Peaceful Celebrations

Adityanath noted that effective policing and societal cooperation have led to peaceful festival celebrations in recent years. He expressed satisfaction with past festivals' positive environment and urged officials to maintain this spirit of coordination for upcoming occasions like Pitru Visarjan, Sharadiya Navratri, Vijayadashami, Gandhi Jayanti, Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti, Agrasen Jayanti, Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, Deepotsav, Diwali, Kashis Dev Deepawali, and Chhath Mahaparv.

The Chief Minister highlighted the festive season as a sensitive time for peace and security. He stressed learning from past experiences to ensure harmony during celebrations. The Uttar Pradesh administration must remain vigilant round-the-clock to address local needs effectively.

Maintaining Law and Order

Officials were instructed to review past activities, identify troublemakers, and monitor them closely. Any peace disturbances must be addressed firmly. Adityanath emphasised strict vigilance on social media to counter rumours or fake accounts misleading the public. Accurate information should be promptly communicated through digital platforms to maintain transparency.

Cautioning against communal tensions, he advised officials to stay alert. A city-specific traffic management plan is necessary for smooth movement during festivals. He warned that mishandling even minor incidents could escalate conflicts; thus, extra vigilance and timely communication are crucial.

Senior officers like district magistrates and police chiefs must promptly reach any incident sites. In sensitive cases, senior officials should personally take command to ensure effective resolution.

With inputs from PTI