DM HOLDS MEETING

DM HOLDS MEETING

24-JUNE-ENG 3

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

SASARAM---------------------------A review meeting was held via video conference, chaired by District Magistrate Deepak Kumar Mishra, to ensure the Muharram festival is conducted in a peaceful, harmonious, and clean environment. The meeting was attended by all Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs), Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs), the Municipal Commissioner, Executive Officers, Circle Officers, Block Development Officers (BDOs), Station House Officers (SHOs), and engineers from the Electricity Department.

The meeting reviewed arrangements for maintaining law and order, peace, and communal harmony during Muharram; the peaceful conduct of processions; special surveillance at sensitive locations; cleanliness; and necessary administrative preparations. Instructions were issued to exercise vigilance and ensure all necessary arrangements for the festival. The District Magistrate directed that Muharram processions must follow only the designated routes and schedules. He ordered the deployment of adequate magistrates and police forces at all sensitive locations and directed that a close watch be kept on rumors spreading via social media and other channels. Instructions were also issued to ensure that arrangements for sanitation, medical facilities, drinking water, and control rooms remain fully operational.

All Sub-Divisional Officers and Station House Officers were directed to ensure that meetings of local peace committees are held. They were instructed to prepare a schedule—listing the dates and times of all events—and take necessary action accordingly. Emphasis was placed on ensuring maximum preventive action against anti-social elements under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Directives were issued to maintain round-the-clock monitoring of social media and take swift, strict action against anyone posting objectionable content or rumors; additionally, instructions were given to ensure intensive patrolling—particularly bike patrols—in all sensitive areas. Special emphasis was laid on intelligence gathering, and all deputed magistrates and police officers were instructed to report to their assigned duty locations on time. All concerned officials were directed to maintain strict vigilance regarding cleanliness and the designated procession routes. The Executive Engineer of the Electricity Department was instructed to obtain details of the designated route for the Tazia procession and ensure the timely repair of any loose or sagging power lines along the way. Instructions were issued to monitor the Tazia procession routes using video recording and drone cameras. Directives were also given to have DJ operators sign bonds in the presence of a magistrate and to ensure compliance with prescribed standards. The District Magistrate instructed all concerned officials to discharge their respective duties and work in mutual coordination. Instructions were issued to carry out the work.

The District Magistrate appealed to the general public to celebrate the festival of Muharram in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere and to cooperate with the administration.