UP-112 to map Diwali hotspots, deploy PRVs on sensitive routes

As part of Diwali preparedness exercise, districts have been asked to conduct a detailed assessment of festival-related hotspots at two levels – police station and specific location

Uttar Pradesh Police’s emergency response service, UP-112, directed all districts to identify vulnerable locations by analysing past festival-related incidents and events, and strategically deploy Police Response Vehicles (PRVs) along sensitive routes to ensure a swift response to emergencies.

UP-112 director general Binod Kumar Singh issued directions during a video conference with district nodal officers. (For Representation)

As part of the Diwali preparedness exercise, districts have been asked to conduct a detailed assessment of festival-related hotspots at two levels – police station and specific location – and use the findings to prepare deployment plans. The revised route charts, detailing PRV movement and deployment, must reach the UP-112 headquarters by November 5.

The directions were issued by UP-112 director general (DG) Binod Kumar Singh during a video conference with district nodal officers on Wednesday night. The meeting reviewed emergency response arrangements and operational preparedness ahead of the festival, emphasising ensuring people receive prompt and uninterrupted assistance.

Officials have been asked to study previous incidents and events during festival periods to identify locations where emergencies are more likely to occur. Based on this assessment, adequate PRVs must be positioned along sensitive routes and in identified hotspots to minimise response time and ensure that emergency vehicles can reach incident sites without delay.