Mathura DM And SSP Inspect Firecracker Shops To Ensure Diwali Safety

Mathura: To ensure that the Diwali festival is celebrated safely and peacefully, the district administration and police have stepped up security arrangements. As part of this initiative, District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar jointly inspected firecracker shops set up at the Ramlila Ground in the city and in the Govind Nagar police station area. The officials reviewed the safety standards at the shops and inspected the fire safety arrangements.

Officials Check Fire Safety Equipment at Shops

During the inspection, the DM and SSP checked the fire extinguishers available at the firecracker shops. They also sought information from vendors about how to operate the fire extinguishers and directed them to ensure that all shops had functional firefighting equipment readily available to control fires in case of an emergency. The officials instructed firecracker vendors to strictly comply with safety standards and avoid any kind of negligence.

Instructions Issued for Continuous Monitoring and Security

The DM and SSP directed the concerned officials and staff to maintain continuous surveillance in the area throughout Diwali. Along with ensuring security in crowded areas and firecracker markets, police and administrative teams were instructed to remain alert to handle any emergency situation. The officials clarified that maintaining peace and law and order during the festival remains a priority. All concerned departments were directed to discharge their responsibilities through mutual coordination.