Chandigarh Police holds city-wide tenant and domestic helps verification drive

The initiative is designed to make the verification process easier, faster, and accessible to the public, while also helping to identify anti-social elements or individuals living in residential areas without proper reporting. The camps have been set up at key locations including village Kaimbwala, Sector-11 market, Sector-23 market, Bapu Dham Colony, Dadu Majra Colony, Mauli Jagran village, and Sector 63, among others.

Station House Officers (SHOs) have been actively spreading awareness in their respective areas, especially in densely populated localities, to encourage residents to get their tenants and domestic workers verified. Loudspeaker announcements and door-to-door awareness efforts are being used to ensure maximum participation.

Chandigarh Police officials have issued a clear advisory stating that strict action will be taken against residents who fail to provide information about their tenants and servants. “This drive is not just a legal formality but a vital step toward building a safer and more secure community,” police said.

‘Operation Seal’: 641 vehicles, 23 challans in night-long security drive

In a city-wide drive titled “Operation Seal” on the intervening night of July 8 and 9, the UT police teams conducted checking at multiple points across the city, during which 641 vehicles were checked, 23 challans were issued, and four vehicles were impounded.

The operation was aimed at tightening internal security, monitoring suspicious individuals and articles, and preventing any unlawful activity during the night hours.

A total of 62 internal nakas and 18 outer border nakas were set up across Chandigarh, where dedicated police teams inspected vehicles and questioned suspicious persons.

In addition to the naka deployment, 50 PCR vehicles and Cheeta motorcycles were patrolling the city in high-alert mode, ensuring rapid response to any incident. The entire operation was overseen by senior police officers, with the involvement of all SDPOs, SHOs, and incharges of police posts, along with approximately 320 non-gazetted officers (NGOs) and other ranks, police said.

Each naka point was fortified with well-equipped teams carrying long-range weapons and logistical support. Meanwhile, Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) and Commando units were strategically deployed at key locations to tackle any emergency or security breach.