Ahead of Holi, DU tightens security
Joint control rooms set up across campuses
Ahead of the Holi celebrations on March 4, Delhi University (DU) has rolled out comprehensive security measures across its campuses, colleges and hostels to ensure a safe and dignified festive atmosphere for all students and staff.
Reiterating its commitment to safety, the notice said, “Delhi University is committed to ensuring safety and security for everyone on the campus during this period.”
It said: “Steps have already been initiated towards elaborate internal and external security arrangements on the campus, hostels and colleges to prevent acts of hooliganism in the name of Holi, especially against women students.”
To review preparedness, an online meeting of the Proctorial Board with Principals, Deans, Directors, Provosts of Hostels and police officials was held on February 23. The administration emphasised that in coordination with law enforcement authorities, strict vigilance will be maintained to prevent any untoward incidents during the celebrations.
Underlining its objective, the university said, “The objective is to ensure that no untoward incident occurs under the garb of festivities, and a sense of safety and security prevails, with the dignity and sentiments of all students and staff fully respected during the Holi celebrations.”
To strengthen monitoring, a joint control room has been established in both North and South Campuses, operational from February 23 to March 4. Mobile patrolling by university security staff and law enforcement officials will also be ensured.
The notice further said: “A police vehicle named VAMIKA will provide 24x7 surveillance security available in the campus.”
Senior police officials have assured full cooperation, with the university affirming that it will work in close coordination with all agencies concerned to ensure a safe and peaceful Holi celebration across the campus.
