Shimla, April 25
The Himachal Pradesh government on Friday reviewed security and logistical arrangements ahead of President Droupadi Murmu’s scheduled visit to Shimla from April 27 to May 2, with Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta chairing a high level meeting to assess preparedness across departments.
During the meeting, officials discussed key aspects, including security arrangements, regulation of entry passes, traffic management, and media coverage coordination. Preparations for the President’s proposed visits to Kangra, Shimla, and Lahaul and Spiti districts were also reviewed.
The chief secretary stressed the importance of close coordination among departments and agencies and strict adherence to established security protocols. He directed officials to ensure that all arrangements are implemented in a timely manner so that the visit proceeds smoothly and without disruption.
Senior officials present at the meeting included Director General of Police Ashok Tiwari, Secretary General Administration Department Aashish Singhmar, Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap, and Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh, along with representatives from the state police, other departments, and the Army.
The review comes as the state administration steps up efforts to ensure a secure and well-coordinated visit by the President across multiple districts.
