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Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Bakrid celebrations: what the Delhi Police's detailed advisory says on sacrifice locations, waste disposal
As Bakrid or Eid al-Adha is celebrated across the Capital on Saturday, authorities in Delhi have issued detailed advisories aimed at ensuring a peaceful and responsible celebration of the festival. Delhi Art, Culture and Language Minister Kapil Mishra took to social media on Friday to emphasise key directives, stating, 'We have sent a copy of the advisory to Delhi Police and have given clear instructions that cows and camels should not be sacrificed, sacrifices must only take place at designated slaughter houses, and no posts about the act of sacrifice should be made on social media. If this happens, immediate action will be taken.' The Delhi Police has also launched a public outreach and patrolling initiative across East Delhi. Abhishek Dhaniya, Deputy Commissioner of Police, East Delhi, highlighted the efforts on social media. Earlier, the Delhi Police shared a detailed advisory on Tuesday. It emphasised responsible celebration, compassion, and public order during Eid al-Adha, which is a symbol of sacrifice, unity, and devotion. Citizens were urged to follow strict guidelines: The police also conducted widespread vehicle checks on Friday night ahead of Bakrid celebrations on Saturday. Sanjay Kumar Jain, Joint Commissioner of Police, Southern Range, said on Friday, 'All police officials are on the field and are conducting the checks along with Delhi Traffic Police. We are ensuring that no criminal activity takes place at night.'
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Delhi Haat traders blame lack of fire safety: 'Lost entire life's savings'
The vibrant corridors of Dilli Haat wore a charred and silent look on Thursday morning after a massive fire broke out late Tuesday night, gutting at least 30 shops. Morning visuals from the iconic open-air market in South Delhi revealed the extent of the damage, with rows of damaged stalls and charred debris scattered across pathways. The fire, which broke out around Wednesday night, spread rapidly through the tightly packed rows of kiosks, many of them made with wood and cardboard. Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg, in a statement, said, "We received a call regarding a fire at the Dilli Haat Market at 8.55 pm, and 14 fire engines were rushed to the spot. A total of 30 shops were gutted. The fire has been extinguished, and no injuries were reported". Smoke was seen billowing from several shops, and flames leapt towards the sky as the blaze swept the open-air art and craft mart. At least 30 shops were gutted in the massive fire at the Dilli Haat, a popular market in south Delhi's INA area, on Wednesday night, the Delhi Fire Services said. The area was immediately evacuated, and fire tenders managed to bring the blaze under control, it added. Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra, who reached the site soon after the fire was brought under control, informed that there were no casualties in the incident. Mishra, the Minister of Art, Culture and Language, in a post on X said, "The fire at Dilli Haat has been brought under control. While several shops have been gutted, by the grace of God, there are no reports of any casualty. I am at Dilli Haat to meet those affected." While one of the shop owners claimed that goods worth at least ₹10 crore have been destroyed, another, Shauket Ahmed, said that he alone suffered a loss of at least ₹1.5 crore. "We don't know how the fire broke out, but we could not save anything," he said. The owner of shop no. 4 said, "I have lost my entire life's savings. We had set up this stall by taking a loan. Everything we earned over the years is gone." Talking to PTI, some shopkeepers claimed that there were no proper fire safety arrangements in place at the market. Vijai Kumar, who sells Madhubani paintings, said the fire spread rapidly due to the lack of firefighting equipment like fire extinguishers. "It took the fire brigade nearly one and a half hours to reach. There were no adequate arrangements in place to help us respond to such an emergency," Kumar said. The traders said the fire broke out at around 8.30 pm, possibly due to a short circuit. (with PTI inputs)
