Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting at the Delhi Police headquarters to review the law-and-order situation in the national capital, with discussions focusing on organised crime, drug trafficking, women's safety and security preparedness ahead of Chhath Puja.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar attended the meeting, along with senior officers from different ranges and units of the Delhi Police.
The review marked Shah's second visit to the police headquarters in 19 days, following a similar meeting on October 24.
According to police sources, the Home Minister reviewed the progress made on issues raised during the previous meeting and sought updates on measures taken to strengthen policing across the national capital.
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Shah arrived at the Delhi Police headquarters on Jai Singh Road around 3.15 pm and held detailed discussions with senior officers on crime prevention, intelligence gathering and the overall security situation.
The meeting was attended by Special Commissioners of Police, Joint Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners representing different districts and specialised units.
The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed the meeting through a social media post, stating that Shah had reviewed law and order and policing arrangements alongside the Lieutenant Governor and senior Delhi Police officials.
Sources said the discussions covered several matters that could not be taken up in detail during the October 24 review.
The Home Minister also sought feedback on the implementation of measures discussed during his previous visit.
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The meeting examined the activities of organised criminal gangs, including networks allegedly operating from abroad, and measures to prevent the smuggling of illegal firearms.
Senior officers briefed Shah on efforts to dismantle criminal syndicates and strengthen coordination among different police units.
Drug trafficking was another major area of discussion, with the Home Minister reviewing enforcement measures aimed at disrupting narcotics supply networks.
The review came amid the Centre's stated objective of intensifying action against drug trafficking across the country.
Shah had earlier announced a target of eliminating the drug menace by December 31, 2029.
Officials also discussed the need for effective intelligence gathering and timely information-sharing to prevent criminal activities.
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The Home Minister reviewed steps taken to improve women's safety and strengthen the police response to crimes against women.
According to sources, senior officers presented updates on measures introduced following the previous security meeting.
The discussions also covered policing arrangements in public places and the need for better coordination between district police units and specialised branches.
During the October 24 meeting, which was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Shah had examined crime statistics, women's safety, drug trafficking and the management of large public gatherings.
The latest review provided an opportunity to assess the progress of those initiatives.
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Security arrangements for the upcoming Chhath Puja celebrations were also discussed during Thursday's meeting.
The festival, scheduled to continue until November 16, is expected to draw large gatherings of devotees at more than 1,400 ghats across the national capital.
Police officials briefed the Home Minister on crowd-management strategies, deployment plans and measures to ensure public safety during the festivities.
The discussions included preparedness for handling large gatherings and preventing overcrowding at major locations.
Traffic management and coordination among police units were also reviewed as part of the broader security arrangements.
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The meeting took place amid heightened security concerns following recent incidents in neighbouring regions.
On Wednesday, three Central Reserve Police Force personnel were injured, one critically, when suspected terrorists opened fire at a security checkpoint near Mir Bazar in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.
Earlier, an explosion at the Vasundhara police outpost in Ghaziabad on November 6 injured a food delivery worker and damaged the premises.
Multiple agencies, including the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad, examined the Ghaziabad incident amid concerns over a possible terror connection.
However, authorities have not publicly established any connection between these incidents and the Delhi security review.
Shah's repeated visits to the police headquarters underline the Centre's focus on reviewing crime-control measures, security preparedness and the effectiveness of policing in the national capital.