AHMEDABAD: In a massive statewide security exercise ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) on June 21, Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) GS Malik on Wednesday reviewed law-and-order preparations to ensure a secure and malpractice-free examination across the state.
The review meeting, conducted via statewide video conference, was attended by all Police Commissioners, Range Inspectors General and Superintendents of Police. The focus was on ensuring smooth conduct of the examination and preventing any unfair practices.
To strengthen coordination, DGP Malik appointed IGP (Law and Order) Makrand Chauhan as the State Nodal Officer for all NEET-related security arrangements.
Following the meeting, detailed operational guidelines were issued to police units. Security deployment at examination centres has been planned according to the number of candidates expected at each venue. Police have also been directed to keep strict surveillance on photocopy and xerox centres located near examination venues.
Candidates will undergo thorough frisking before entry to examination centres. Police have been instructed to ensure courteous treatment of students, particularly female candidates, and facilitate parents and guardians accompanying them.
Separate arrangements have been made for the collection and storage of mobile phones, smart watches and other prohibited electronic devices outside examination halls to prevent electronic malpractice.
All district and city police chiefs have been directed to jointly inspect examination centres with National Testing Agency (NTA) officials on June 20 to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with examination protocols.
As an additional precaution, Gujarat Police will conduct intensive night patrolling from June 19 to June 21 and closely monitor the transportation and handling of confidential examination materials. Cyber monitoring teams have also been tasked with tracking social media platforms to curb rumours, misinformation and attempts to disrupt the examination process.
With June 21 also marking International Yoga Day, DGP Malik directed police units to deploy separate personnel for Yoga Day events and NEET duties to ensure neither responsibility is affected.
"We are committed to ensuring that every candidate gets a fair opportunity in a secure and transparent environment. All units have been instructed to maintain the highest level of vigilance, strictly follow NTA guidelines and take immediate action against any attempt to compromise the examination process," Malik said.
Gujarat Police have activated a statewide security network to ensure the NEET-UG examination is conducted peacefully, transparently and without disruption.