UPDATED: Oct 24, 2026 20:23 IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a key review meeting at the Delhi Police headquarters along with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and senior police leadership to take stock of the law and order situation in the national capital. The meeting, which lasted for over three hours, focused on public law and order, crime, and safety interventions amidst recent protests in the city. The Home Minister reviewed security measures and appreciated the efforts of the Delhi Police personnel and ground jawans in maintaining law and order under pressure.
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