PEACE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD

PEACE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD

23-JUNE-ENG 9

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA-----------------------A Peace Committee meeting was held at the Sub-divisional Conference Hall, presided over by the Sub-divisional Officer (SDO), Ara Sadar, with the aim of ensuring the peaceful and harmonious observance of the upcoming Muharram festival in compliance with law and order regulations. Attendees included the Sub-divisional Police Officers (SDPOs) for Sadar-1 and Sadar-2, the Traffic DSP (Bhojpur), various Station House Officers (SHOs), Assistant Engineers from the Electricity Department and the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), concerned Circle Officers, the Medical Officer-in-Charge (Health Department), the Assistant Supply Officer (Sadar), the Fire Officer (Bhojpur), the Additional Municipal Commissioner, the City Manager, and all members of the Peace Committee.

Addressing the meeting, the SDO, Ara Sadar, stated that Muharram symbolizes mutual brotherhood and social harmony. All concerned departments were instructed to discharge their duties with utmost promptness and coordination to prevent any inconvenience during the festival.

A detailed review was conducted regarding the cleanliness of procession routes, drinking water supply, electricity and lighting arrangements, health services, fire safety measures, traffic management, and security arrangements. Officials were directed to ensure there were no obstructions on the procession routes and to arrange for barricading and the deployment of police forces as required.

The Health Department was instructed to ensure the availability of essential medicines and medical teams, and to arrange for mobile ambulances if needed. The Electricity Department was asked to ensure uninterrupted power supply and to inspect and take necessary action regarding any low-hanging wires along the procession routes. The municipal body was directed to handle sanitation and lighting, while the PHED was tasked with ensuring an adequate supply of drinking water.

SDPOs instructed all SHOs to maintain special vigilance at sensitive locations, keep a close watch on anti-social elements, and ensure continuous monitoring of social media. Discussions were also held on traffic management and the arrangement of alternative routes to ensure smooth traffic flow. Members of the Peace Committee present at the meeting also offered their suggestions and assured the administration of their full cooperation. Finally, an appeal was made to everyone to observe the festival of Muharram in an atmosphere of mutual harmony, peace, and brotherhood.