HIGH ALERT FOR BAKRID

HIGH ALERT FOR BAKRID

26-MAY-ENG 6

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BHABHUA----------------------------The district administration has shifted into full alert mode to ensure that the upcoming festival of Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) is celebrated in a peaceful, harmonious, and secure environment.

In this regard, District Magistrate Pratibha Rani and Superintendent of Police Shubhank Mishra have issued a joint order directing the implementation of comprehensive security arrangements.

According to the issued order, starting from 6:00 AM on May 28, Magistrates, police officers, and armed forces will be deployed at all sensitive locations, mosques, Eidgahs, and areas with mixed populations across the district. All security forces will remain vigilant at their respective assigned posts until the situation returns to complete normalcy.

The administration has made it clear that strict preventive and legal action will be taken against any anti-social elements attempting to disturb public order, spread rumors, or disrupt communal harmony.

The administration will also maintain special vigilance over social media platforms. A special team has been constituted to monitor provocative, objectionable, or rumor-mongering posts and messages. Any rumors will be immediately refuted, and strict action will be taken against those responsible.

Meanwhile, fire department vehicles have been placed on alert to handle any emergency situations. The Health Department has also been directed to remain fully active. The 24-hour presence of doctors and paramedical staff has been ensured at all health centers, including the Sadar Hospital.

To provide prompt information and assistance during the festival, a District Control Room has been established at the District Disaster Management Branch in Shivhar; it will remain operational continuously starting from 6:00 AM on May 28. The administration has also released helpline numbers: 06222-257060 and 257061.

The district administration has appealed to the residents of the district to celebrate the festival while maintaining mutual brotherhood and peace. Furthermore, they have urged citizens to immediately report any suspicious activity or rumors to the nearest police station or the District Control Room.