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Uttarakhand Cracks Down on Road Rage & Nightlife, Orders Enhanced Patrolling

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan chaired a high-level meeting to review the deteriorating law and order situation in Dehradun, citing rising road rage and hooliganism. He directed police to intensify day, night, and morning patrolling, especially during peak hours. Strict enforcement of bar and restaurant closing times was emphasized to prevent the city from becoming a weekend party hub. Officials were also instructed to map homestays, verify tenants, and prepare for increased traffic from the new Delhi-Dehradun highway.

Key Points: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Reviews Dehradun Law & Order

  • Enhanced police patrolling ordered
  • Strict enforcement of bar closing times
  • Action against illegal bars & negligent officials
  • Mapping and monitoring of homestays
  • Tenant verification drive to be conducted
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Uttarakhand Chief Secretary chairs meeting with senior officials

Chief Secretary directs strict action on road rage, bar timings, and homestay monitoring. Meeting held with top police and home officials.

"Dehradun must not become a hub for parties and unruly activities over weekends. - Official Release"

Dehradun, March 31

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan chaired a meeting on Tuesday at the Secretariat with senior officials from the Home and Police Departments to review the law and order situation in the city.

Expressing concern over the increasing incidents of road rage and hooliganism, he directed officials to enhance monitoring and take strict action against offenders.

He gave instructions to intensify police patrolling in Dehradun and its surrounding areas.

The SSP Dehradun has been directed to ensure that all station in-charges increase patrolling during peak hours. In addition to day and night patrols, morning patrols should also be strengthened, a release said.

The Chief Secretary emphasised strict enforcement of designated closing times for bars and restaurants, the release said.

He stated that Dehradun must not become a hub for parties and unruly activities over weekends. Along with taking strict action against troublemakers, bar operators should be sensitised and compelled to adhere to closing time regulations.

He also gave instructions for strict action against bars operating in violation of rules and against illegal establishments. Action should also be taken against negligent officials who fail to perform their duties diligently.

He further highlighted the need to monitor homestays operating in and around the city. A proper mapping of homestays should be carried out to ensure that facilities meant for tourism promotion are not being misused by repeatedly obtaining bar licenses.

The Chief Secretary noted that with the opening of the Delhi-Dehradun Highway, there is a need to be better prepared for increased weekend traffic. Preparations should begin immediately. He also instructed that a thorough tenant and PG verification drive be conducted to help identify potential troublemakers.

The meeting was attended by DGP Deepam Seth, Home Secretary Shailesh Bagauli, Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey, IG Garhwal Rajiv Swaroop, District Magistrate Dehradun Savin Bansal, SSP Dehradun Pramendra Singh Dobal, and other senior officials.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Good step, especially monitoring homestays. Many are turning into illegal party hubs. Dehradun's peace should not be compromised for tourism. But will the officials actually act against their own negligence? That's the real question.
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Aman W
Tenant verification drive is crucial. As a local resident, I've seen too many PGs with unknown people creating nuisance late at night. Safety of citizens, especially women, should be the top priority.
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Sarah B
Visiting from the UK and I love Dehradun's calm. It's wise to plan for the increased traffic from the new highway. Proactive measures will help maintain the city's charm. Hope the enforcement is consistent.
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Vikram M
Strict action on bar timings is needed. The noise pollution from some establishments in Clement Town past midnight is a real problem for families. The Chief Secretary is right, Dehradun is not a party capital.
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Karthik V
While the intent is good, I respectfully disagree with the broad "identify potential troublemakers" approach via tenant verification. It can lead to profiling. Focus should be on actual crime, not pre-emptive suspicion of residents.

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