P'kula all set for Shah visit
Panchkula, Dec. 24 -- Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday reviewed final preparations for Union home minister Amit Shah's high-profile visit to Panchkula scheduled for December 24. The visit coincides with the eve of the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna, late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Shah will unveil the statue of Vajpayee at Atal Park in MDC Sector 1, Panchkula. CM Saini directed officials to ensure seamless execution of the events, which span across police, cooperative, and cultural sectors.
As per the scheduled programme, Amit Shah will be the chief guest at the Mega Cooperative Conference at Indradhanush Auditorium, Sector 5, Panchkula.After this, Shah will address the newly appointed police personnel during the passing out parade at Tau Devi Lal Sports Stadium, Sector 3.
In the evening, Shah will unveil the statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Atal Park, MDC Sector 1 and will inaugurate the blood donation camp. Later in the evening, Shah will participate as chief guest in the 'Sahibzaadon Ko Naman' programme on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas at Indradhanush Auditorium, Sector 5.
In view of Shah's visit, a high-level security review meeting was held on Sunday to ensure a "chock-a-block" security arrangement across the district.
The meeting was chaired by Sanjay Singh, ADGP law and order, Haryana. To maintain a secure environment, adequate police forces have been deployed at all entry and exit points of the district.
The district has been declared a "no-fly zone" for drones. The only exception is for a single authorised drone used for recording the police passing out parade at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium.
Routes to remain closed for general traffic during the event: Singh Dwar Light Point at Mansa Devi through Old Panchkula to Tau Devi Lal Stadium; from Sector 6/7 Light Point via Shalimar Chowk to Sector 8/9 and 9/10 up to Tawa Chowk; from Singh Dwar to Kohni Sahib Gurdwara (via Sai Dairy); route from Dolphin Chowk towards Panchkula.
The road from Shalimar Chowk to Tawa Chowk will remain completely closed from 7 am to 8 pm. Parking for HSVP and nearby areas will be arranged at Shalimar Ground.
From Sector 17/18 Chowk to Bellavista Chowk, vehicular movement (except emergency vehicles) will be restricted after 4 pm.
Vehicles travelling from Chandigarh to Panchkula are advised to use internal city roads via Housing Board and Sector 17/18. Visitors attending the programme at Indradhanush Auditorium should park their vehicles at the designated parking area at the protest site, Sector 5....
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