GORAKHPUR, Oct. 11 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday directed police and administrative officials to strengthen security arrangements for Durga Puja and Dussehra, ensure clear roads, inspect idol immersion routes and enforce prescribed noise limits during the festivities.

He also stressed the need for traffic management, crowd control and electrical safety at Durga Puja pandals.

Yogi Adityanath, who arrived in Gorakhpur on Sunday morning (the first day of Sharadiya Navratri) for a two-day visit, reviewed festive season preparations during a meeting with officials at the Gorakhnath temple. He directed officials to ensure that celebrations are conducted peacefully.

Yogi Adityanath asked officials to coordinate with Durga Puja c...