Mohali, Oct. 22 -- Diwali celebrations in the city were met with heightened security as police and fire teams remained on high alert to prevent any untoward incidents. Despite the chaos of bursting crackers, 26 PCR vans patrolled the streets, and live feeds from 504 CCTV cameras were monitored to keep the city safe.

DSP (Headquarters) Harsimrat Singh said, "A control room with six personnel operated throughout the night to monitor distress calls. The coordination of police and fire teams helped maintain order and safety during celebrations."

The Fire Department responded to 22 fire-related calls, with nine from Mohali, five from Kharar, and the rest from Dera Bassi and Zirakpur. Fire officials deployed 12 fire tenders across key areas, ...