Delhi: Multi-layered security at Arun Jaitley Stadium ahead of footballer Messi's visit
New Delhi (PTI): In view of chaos during an event featuring Lionel Messi in Kolkata, the Delhi Police has made multi-layered security arrangements at and around the Arun Jaitley Stadium where the Argentine football icon will attend another event on Monday.
The event will be held at the stadium here between 1 pm and 4 pm, officials said on Sunday.
On Saturday, chaos erupted at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata as thousands of fans protested after failing to catch a clear glimpse of Messi during a much-hyped event, prompting police to resort to lathi charge. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident.
The Delhi Police said an elaborate and multi-layered security bandobast is being put in place for Messi's visit.
A senior police officer said comprehensive arrangements are being made to ensure the smooth conduct of the event, with a strong focus on crowd management, access control and traffic regulation.
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According to the police, multiple security rings will be established around the venue, with deployment of additional police personnel along with paramilitary forces to maintain law and order. Entry to the stadium and designated areas will be strictly regulated and no one will be permitted without a valid pass.
"Anti-sabotage checks, frisking points and surveillance through CCTV cameras will form a key part of the security plan," the officer said.
The officer added that quick reaction teams, senior supervisory officers and emergency response units will remain on standby throughout the event, and public safety will remain the top priority.
On the traffic front, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Nishant Gupta said the traffic police have identified three main parking areas for labelled vehicles, including P1 near Vikram Nagar.
Vehicles without labels should be parked at the Rajghat Powerhouse parking lot and Mata Sundari Lane, from where people can walk to the stadium, the police said.
App-based taxi users are also advised to drop off at Rajghat Chowk and walk the rest of the way. Parking is strictly forbidden around the Arun Jaitley Stadium, and any vehicle parked there will be towed and fined, the senior officer said.
To make things easier, the public is encouraged to use the metro or buses as much as possible to reduce congestion and enjoy the event comfortably, the police advised.
Around 70 police personnel have been deployed as part of the traffic and security arrangements, the DCP told PTI.
If needed, traffic diversions may be implemented from Delhi Gate Chowk and ITO. During VIP movement, traffic may slow briefly to allow the players' buses to reach and enter the stadium smoothly, he added.
Public movement is expected to begin around 11 am. Commuters have been advised to avoid Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, ITO, Delhi Gate, Netaji Subhash Marg and Brijmohan Chowk from 10 am till the event concludes.
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Woman techie dies by suicide in Hyderabad over 'dowry harassment'
Hyderabad (PTI): A 26-year-old woman software professional from Bihar allegedly died by suicide at her residence here due to "harassment" by her husband for additional dowry, police said on Thursday.
The woman was found hanging from the ceiling fan in the hall of the flat on Wednesday by her husband.
On receiving information about the incident, the police reached the spot and conducted inquiry.
Based on the complaint filed by the woman's family members, a case was registered at Miyapur Police Station and her husband was taken into custody.
According to a police official, the deceased woman, a native of Bihar, befriended a man from Madhya Pradesh through on a social media platform in 2020, and since the last five years they were in a live-in relationship.
In February this year, they got married in Patna in the presence of their family members. After marriage, the couple were staying in an apartment in Miyapur here.
However, recently some differences cropped up between the couple as her husband was allegedly mentally harassing her for additional dowry, the official said.
Further, the woman's husband, who set up a start-up company, was also harassing her family members to invest in his firm, police said.
Unable to bear the harassment, she died by suicide, the official said, based on preliminary investigation.
The accused has been apprehended and further investigation is underway, police added.
