OBSERVATION • November 6, 2026 • 8 min read

South Andaman Police Tightens Security for Peaceful Diwali Celebrations

Intensive Mobile and Foot Patrolling, Peace Committee Meetings and Heightened Vigilance Across the District; Public Urged to Dial 112 in Emergencies

John Wilbert
John Wilbert
Founder and Chief Editor
Beautiful tide pools on Neil Island at low tide
Andaman And Nicobar Islands • November 6, 2026

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 6: In view of the upcoming festival of Diwali, South Andaman District Police has made comprehensive security arrangements across the district to ensure peaceful, safe and incident-free celebrations.

As part of the preparations, Peace Committee Meetings have already been conducted at all Police Stations, involving representatives of various communities, market associations, religious leaders and prominent members of the public to promote communal harmony and strengthen police-public coordination.

To ensure effective security and public safety, intensive mobile patrolling is being carried out across market areas, residential localities and other sensitive locations. In addition, dedicated police teams are conducting foot patrolling in high footfall, crowded areas and vulnerable pockets to enhance police visibility and prevent anti-social activities.

South Andaman District Police has made all necessary security arrangements and is maintaining heightened vigilance across the district. The entire South Andaman District Police force remains alert and prepared to ensure effective deployment of personnel, prompt response to any untoward incident and close coordination with the Police Control Room.

South Andaman District Police is fully geared up and remains on high alert to maintain law and order, ensure public safety and facilitate peaceful and harmonious Diwali celebrations throughout the district. The general public is requested to cooperate with the police and celebrate the festival responsibly while maintaining peace, harmony and public safety. South Andaman District Police extend its warm wishes to everyone for a safe, peaceful and joyous Diwali. In case of any emergency or any assistance dial 112 for prompt response.

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