Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday, 4 November 2026, chaired a high-level law and order meeting and directed police and administrative officials to mount comprehensive security arrangements across the state ahead of the festive season. With Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj approaching, Sharma called for heightened surveillance at markets, religious sites, public spaces, and tourist destinations.

Key Directives from the Security Meeting

Chairing the session, CM Sharma acknowledged that the festive period brings a significant surge in public movement, placing additional demands on the police administration. He instructed senior officers to personally visit the field, review existing security arrangements, and ensure a peaceful environment. He also ordered that any incident be addressed with immediate cognisance and without delay.

Deployment of adequate personnel was mandated at major markets, religious places, bus stands, and railway stations. The Chief Minister called for increased foot patrolling and night patrolling, alongside effective checkpoint arrangements. Sensitive and vulnerable areas were specifically flagged for consistent police presence to prevent untoward incidents and sustain public confidence.

Anti-Drug and Cybercrime Vigil

CM Sharma stressed that the ongoing anti-drug campaign must not lose momentum during the festive season. He warned that drug traffickers could exploit the administration's increased engagement and directed officials to maintain strict surveillance over trafficking activities, identify active traffickers and organised syndicates, and work to dismantle their networks.

Turning to cybercrime, Sharma noted that the Diwali period sees a sharp rise in online transactions and digital activity, making it a prime target for fraudsters. He instructed cybercrime teams to remain operational round the clock, act promptly on complaints, gather actionable intelligence about cybercriminals, and take preventive measures to stop cyber fraud before it occurs.

Communal Harmony and Social Media Monitoring

The Chief Minister directed officials to identify communally sensitive areas and maintain effective surveillance. He issued strict instructions against individuals spreading rumours, misinformation, or inflammatory content on social media, ordering police teams to coordinate with social media experts and monitor potentially disruptive online activity closely.

Sharma also directed that meetings be organised with members of Community Liaison Groups (CLGs), CLG Youth wings, and Suraksha Sakhis ahead of Diwali, with any misinformation to be promptly verified and countered to preserve communal harmony.

Traffic, Firecrackers, and Tourist Safety

Highlighting the spike in traffic pressure at markets during the festive period, Sharma called for comprehensive traffic management and proper parking arrangements to prevent inconvenience to shoppers and keep roads clear for emergency vehicles. He suggested consultations with local traders and directed that CCTV cameras in marketplaces remain fully operational.

Strict compliance with safety standards at firecracker shops was also mandated, with special vigilance against illegal sale and storage. Firefighting equipment and emergency response systems in firecracker-heavy areas must remain fully functional, the CM directed.

With the tourist season beginning, Sharma ordered adequate police deployment at popular tourist destinations across Rajasthan, underscoring that visitors from across India and abroad should leave the state with a positive experience.

Accountability and Senior Oversight

CM Sharma directed all Inspectors General of Police (IGs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) to continuously review crime patterns in their jurisdictions, analyse district-level trends, and prepare concrete action plans for crime prevention. He stated clearly that responsibility for controlling crime rests with police leadership and that IGs and SPs must discharge their duties with full accountability.

He also highlighted positive feedback on the state's Kalika Patrolling Units, noting that letters of appreciation had been received from women across Rajasthan, citing these units' role in preventing crimes against women and bolstering women's sense of safety.

In a post on X, CM Sharma wrote (translated from Hindi): ‘There will be no compromise on the peace and security of the state. Instilling fear of the law among criminals and confidence in security among the general public remains our topmost priority.’

The high-level meeting was attended via video conferencing by Chief Secretary V. Srinivas, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Bhaskar A. Sawant, all IGs, and District SPs. Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Akhil Arora, and other senior Police Department officials were also present.

With the festive calendar condensed into a short window, the pressure on Rajasthan's law enforcement apparatus will peak over the coming days — the state administration's response to any incident in this period will be closely watched.