Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has ordered a comprehensive overhaul of security and infrastructure in Narela sub-city as part of his plan to redevelop the area into a thriving hub for education and sports. Following a review of the region’s security and civic amenities, the LG issued specific instructions to improve safety, curb crime, and enhance essential services for the local population and industries.
The immediate measures to be implemented include the deployment of dedicated PCR vans for night patrolling and an increase in police visibility across the sub-city. In addition, police beats will be established in vacant DDA flats, and a drive to identify and target repeat offenders will be launched. The area will also see nearly 500 ex-servicemen deployed to ensure enhanced security for DDA residential societies. “Specific steps are being taken to prevent crime, illegal encroachment of public land, and to improve amenities to ensure a safer environment for residents and businesses in Narela,” the statement from Raj Niwas confirmed. The LG’s decision comes in light of growing concerns about crime hotspots in the area, with certain sections of Narela prone to criminal activity due to insufficient lighting and weak security measures. In response, Saxena has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to address these issues urgently, particularly the “dark spots” identified by the area’s Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). DDA will work with local police to install better lighting and fortify the security infrastructure, including raising the height of boundary walls in residential areas and adding barbed wire fencing. Additionally, CCTV cameras and streetlights will be installed at higher, more secure locations to prevent tampering and to ensure continuous surveillance. The LG also emphasized the importance of maintaining quality civic services in the region, directing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to expedite road repairs and improve waste management.
