With the annual Shaheedi Sabha to commemorate the martyrdom of Chhote Sahibzaade commenced at Fatehgarh Sahib, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Thursday paid obeisance at Gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib and reviewed security arrangements at the spot to ensure smooth passage to the devotees.
The three-day annual Shaheedi Sabha to pay homage to Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, the youngest sons of the 10th Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh has been commenced at Gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib from Wednesday.
DGP Gaurav Yadav, who was accompanied by DIG Ropar Range Harcharan Singh Bhullar and SSP Fatehgarh Sahib Dr Ravjot Grewal, conducted a review of the security and traffic arrangements made for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the Shaheedi Sabha.
He said that over 4,000 police personnel have been deployed in the round-the-clock duty with area of the the arrangement of the area divided into five sectors each under the command of a gazetted officer to ensure that general public won’t face any hassle in paying obeisance.
A clear VIP route, which also serves as the emergency route, has also been delineated, he added. “Our main duty is to ensure smooth passage to the devotees and Punjab Police will guide and facilitate all the devotees like a friend,” he said, while adding that all the police personnel have been directed to adopt the utmost humble approach towards the sangat.
The DGP said that sufficient number of Closed Circuit Television (CCTv) cameras have been installed at all the routes and coverage is being monitored through a control room to ensure the safety and security the public.
Meanwhile, a total of 20 parking spaces have been earmarked and shuttle bus service between the parking area and Gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib has been expanded to 100 buses for the convenience of the devotees. The entire city has been converted into a one-way traffic route.