India, June 14 -- With a focus on enhancing public safety, visible policing and traffic management across the capital, Delhi Police has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines mandating joint foot patrols by district and traffic police officers four days a week, said officials.

The directions follow a recent meeting between Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, commissioner of police Satish Golchha and senior police officials. The initiative aims to strengthen police-public interaction, improve traffic regulation, remove encroachments and address local issues through on-ground supervision, officials added.

According to a circular issued by the commissioner of police, joint foot patrolling will be conducted every Saturday, Su...