- Ensure foolproof traffic management and fire safety arrangements during the festive season.
- Senior officers must take to the field and respond immediately to any incident.
- Effective surveillance to be maintained in sensitive areas and across social media platforms: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.
Jaipur, November 2026 : Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that, in view of major festivals such as Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj, the movement of people increases significantly in markets, public places and tourist destinations. During the festive season, the responsibilities of the police administration also increase in maintaining peace, security and law and order. He directed all senior police officers to personally visit the field, review security arrangements and ensure a safe and peaceful environment.
Increase Foot Patrolling, Night Patrols and Police Checkpoints
The Chief Minister issued directions to police officers during a meeting on law and order held on Tuesday. He said that adequate police personnel must be deployed at major markets, religious places, bus stands, railway stations and other crowded locations. Along with ensuring a regular police presence in sensitive and important areas, special attention should be given to foot patrolling, night patrolling and effective police checking and barricading.
‘Dismantle the Networks of Drug Traffickers’
The Chief Minister directed that the campaign against drugs be continued effectively. He said that drug mafias could take advantage of the police force being occupied with festive-season duties. Therefore, special surveillance should be maintained over drug trafficking activities and those involved in them. He directed the police to identify drug mafias and active traffickers and take effective action to dismantle their networks.
Stay Two Steps Ahead to Rein in Cybercriminals
The Chief Minister also directed the police to remain especially vigilant against the rise in cybercrimes during Diwali. He said that cyber teams should remain active round the clock and complaints related to cybercrime should be acted upon immediately. He emphasised the need to stay two steps ahead by gathering information about the activities and networks of cybercriminals and identifying those involved, so that cyber fraud incidents could be prevented in time.
Maintain Strict Vigilance on Social Media
He said that communally sensitive areas should be identified and kept under special surveillance. Effective monitoring and action must also be ensured against those spreading rumours, misleading information and provocative content on social media. The Chief Minister directed police teams to work in coordination with social media experts. He further instructed that meetings be organised with CLG members, CLG Youth and Suraksha Sakhis before Diwali. In the event of any misleading information coming to light, the facts must be verified and immediate, effective action taken.
IGs and SPs Must Continuously Review Crime Trends
The Chief Minister directed all Inspectors General of Police and Superintendents of Police to continuously review crime trends. He said that a detailed assessment of the nature of crime in every district should be undertaken so that the reasons behind any increase in crime could be identified and concrete action plans formulated to prevent it. He emphasised that responsibility for crime control rests with police leadership, and IGs and SPs must discharge this responsibility with complete accountability.
Kalika Patrolling Units: A Symbol of Trust
Referring to the appreciation letters being received from women across the state, the Chief Minister said that the Kalika Patrolling Units operating in Rajasthan were delivering positive results and receiving encouraging feedback. These units were helping prevent crimes against women before they occurred. They were also strengthening confidence among women.
Ensure Effective Traffic and Parking Management
The Chief Minister said that traffic pressure in markets increases during festivals. In view of this, well-organised traffic management and effective parking arrangements should be put in place. This would ensure that the public does not face inconvenience while travelling and that routes remain clear for emergency services. He directed that meetings be held with traders to seek their suggestions and that all CCTV cameras in markets be kept operational.
Prevent Illegal Sale of Firecrackers; Ensure Full Fire Safety Arrangements
He said that complete compliance with safety standards must be ensured at firecracker shops. Special surveillance should be maintained to prevent the illegal sale and storage of firecrackers. Firefighting and emergency arrangements in areas where firecracker shops are located must remain fully prepared to prevent and respond to any potential fire incident.
Ensure Tourists Take Back Pleasant Experiences from Rajasthan
The Chief Minister said that during the tourism season, a large number of domestic and international tourists visit major tourist destinations. Keeping this in view, adequate police personnel must be deployed at these locations and robust security arrangements ensured. Along with the safety of tourists, their convenience must also receive due attention so that they face no difficulties and return with pleasant experiences of Rajasthan.
CS V. Srinivas, ACS (Home) Bhaskar A. Sawant, all Inspectors General of Police and Superintendents of Police from the districts joined the meeting via VC. DGP Rajeev Kumar Sharma, ACS to the CM Akhil Arora and other senior police department officials were present at the meeting.
