India, Nov. 8 -- The wait's over! The grand festival of lights is finally here when tricity will come alive with the glow of diyas, sweetness of festive treats and the excitement of celebrations. To ensure residents have a safe Diwali, the tricity administrations have stepped up police deployment in their jurisdictions while emergency services, including fire and medical personnel, are also on standby.

In Chandigarh, 800 police personnel will be deployed and 60 nakas - 40 floating and 20 outer-border - have been set up. The nakas will remain operational throughout the day and night. PCR vehicles and police motorcycles will patrol busy market areas.

Mohali police have set up around 40 nakas across the city. Deputy superintendent of polic...