Delhi Police unveils security plan ahead of festival season

Delhi Police has devised a comprehensive security plan covering key areas of the national capital, including railways, metro stations, bus terminals, malls and markets, ahead of the upcoming festival season, officials said.

Patrolling has already been intensified in crowded areas like malls and markets, they said, adding that extra police personnel, both in uniform and civil dress, will be deployed citywide.

"Senior police officers have begun holding meetings to finalise a security plan to tackle any kind of threat during the festive season," a senior police officer said.

The plan includes managing traffic in overcrowded markets, metro stations, bus stands, malls and railway stations, the officer said.