THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, DELHI

Lt. Governor holds meeting with members of Aman Committee.

Situation is improving gradually with joint efforts of public, police & administration: LG

Continued police presence, close community vigil, timely disbursement of relief & improved civic management in the affected areas will bring back normalcy: LG

Hon’ble Lt. Governor advised members of civic society & government machinery to join hands for building peaceful atmosphere.

Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Delhi Sh. Anil Baijal today visited Khajuri Khas, Tyre Market, Gokalpuri, Yamuna Vihar and other violence affected areas of North East Delhi along with Commissioner of Delhi Police, Sh. S.N. Shrivastava, Spl. Commissioner of Police (Law & Order), Jt. Commissioner of Police, Commissioner, EDMC, District Magistrates (Shahdara & North-East) and other concerned officers.

Lt. Governor held meeting with representatives of Aman Committee at DCP office, Seelmapur andappreciated joint efforts of public, police and administration towards restoring peace in the affected areas. The representatives of Aman Committees apprised Hon’ble LG about the problems being faced by the displaced people. Hon’ble LG directed District Magistrate concerned to expedite the damage assessment and compensation thereof and repair the damaged/burnt installations at the earliest. He advised all agencies to expedite rehabilitation efforts.

Hon’ble LG emphasized that continued police presence, close community vigil, timely disbursement of relief and improved civic management in the affected areas with concerted efforts of civil society and government machinery will restore peace, harmony, mutual brotherhood and normalcy.

Commissioner, EDMC apprised Lt. Governor about intensified cleanliness efforts and repair of damaged infrastructure.

Hon’ble LG further advised all to refrain from spreading malicious rumours or unconfirmed news which can potentially disturb peace and harmony in the area. He advised that social media should be used constructively by members of Aman Committee and Delhi Police to disseminate information and allay unfounded fear. Hon’ble LG also advised Delhi Police and other government agencies to intensify outreachactivities with community especially in view of the forthcoming Holi festival.