Diwali 2025: Chandigarh Cancels Police and Fire Personnel Leaves for Citywide Safety

October 19, 2025

Chandigarh: In Chandigarh, the police department has canceled the leave of all police and fire brigade personnel to ensure the city’s safety during Diwali. According to the order, no employee will be on leave and everyone will be deployed on duty.

Police officials said the move was taken to increase surveillance at crowded markets and firecracker stalls in the city. Blockades have been set up along major roads and market lanes, and police personnel have been deployed in particularly crowded areas.

Chandigarh Fire Brigade officer Lal Bahadur said that due to Diwali, everyone’s holidays have been cancelled and fire brigade vehicles have been deployed across the city so that in case of any incident, it can be controlled immediately.

These markets are also sensitive.

Furthermore, fire engines will be present in designated open areas for bursting firecrackers. These locations include Sector-43 Dussehra Ground, Sector-46, Sector-33, Sector-24 (near Gujarat Bhavan), Sector-59, Sector-28, Sector-29, Sector-30 (near RBI Bank), Sector-37, and Sector-40 Dividing Road.

Police urged citizens to follow traffic rules during Diwali, burn firecrackers only at designated locations, and immediately report any suspicious activity to the police. The aim is to ensure a peaceful and safe festival in the city.

Traffic advisory issued till October 21

Chandigarh administration and traffic police have issued a special traffic advisory till October 21 in view of the increasing traffic pressure during the festive season. The crowd in Sector-22 Shastri Market, Sector-15, 18, 19, 41 and other busy markets is many times more than on normal days. In view of the lack of parking and traffic chaos, the administration has opened nearby government schools and open grounds for parking.

Do not use the horn unnecessarily

Police have urged citizens to walk, use carpools, and park only in designated parking areas. Parking on the street will result in towing or a fine. Parking and driving on cycle tracks and pedestrian paths are prohibited. Exercise patience during traffic jams, avoid unnecessary use of the horn, and avoid leaving valuables in vehicles.