Over 2000 police personnel deployed for Chhath celebrations, says DCP of South East Delhi

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of South East Delhi Hemant Tiwari on Sunday said over 2,000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure safety during Chhath celebrations in the national capital.
Speaking to ANI, Hemant Tiwari said, "This time, a new initiative has been launched to link the cyber awareness campaign with Chhath. All devotees at major Chhath ghats will be made aware of cybercrime... so that everyone can be protected from cyber fraud..."
"This time, the police administration has made thorough arrangements to celebrate Chhath on a large scale. More than 2000 police personnel have been deployed... Surveillance will be conducted through CCTV and drones," he further said.
Earlier in the day, Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma reviewed preparation for Chhath Puja at Vasudev Ghat.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that Monday, October 27, will be a public holiday on account of the Chhath festival, the CMO said in a statement.
The Hindu festival of Chhath, which lasts for four days, commenced on Saturday with the first ritual, 'Nahay Khay,' drawing massive crowds at various ghats. Devotees thronged riverbanks to take a holy dip and offer prayers to the Sun God, marking the beginning of the auspicious Chhath Mahaparv.
This year, the festival will be celebrated from October 25 to 28, with rituals including Nahay-Khay on Chaturthi Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha, Kharna on Panchami, Chhath Puja on Sashti, and concluding Usha Arghya on Saptami.
On Sunday, the second day of Chhath Puja, known as Kharna, devotees are observing a fast from sunrise to sunset, abstaining from both food and water. The fast is broken only after making offerings to the Sun God at sunset.
Dedicated to the worship of the Sun god and his sister Chhathi Maiya, the festival emphasises purity, gratitude, and the well-being of one's family. (ANI)