UP Police to celebrate Diwali at old age homes, orphanages

Spending some time with them will be an important step in winning trust of people, says DGP

In a bid to present its humane face, Uttar Pradesh Police will be celebrating Diwali by distributing sweets and crackers at orphanages and old age homes across the state.

"Crackers, decorative items, candles and sweets should be made available at orphanages and old age homes," Director General of Police (DGP) Javeed Ahmad said in a directive to all the district police chiefs.

"While we celebrate Diwali on October 30 with much fan fare, we must also remember those living in orphanage and old aged homes who could not celebrate the festival for lack of resources. Besides controlling law and order, its moral duty of police to win trust of every section," the DGP's letter said.

"Spending some time with them will be an important step in winning trust of people," he added.

The police officials are expected to celebrate Diwali between 6 pm to 7 pm at orphanage and old aged homes and senior officers are also asked to join them wherever possible.

Additional Superintendent of Police, DGP office, Rahul Srivastva said the move is aimed at generating confidence of people in the force and would help in its image building.