PEACE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD

PEACE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD

23-JUNE-ENG 3

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BHABHUA---------------------------A Peace Committee meeting was held at the Durgawati Police Station premises with the aim of ensuring that the upcoming Muharram festival is conducted peacefully, harmoniously, and in accordance with law and order. The meeting was jointly presided over by Durgawati Circle Officer Sadanand Kumar and Station House Officer (SHO) Girish Kumar. Prominent citizens from various communities, public representatives, social activists, and members of Muharram committees participated in the meeting.

Addressing the gathering, the officials stated that Muharram is a festival of faith and reverence, which should be celebrated with a spirit of mutual brotherhood and social harmony. They appealed to the attendees to cooperate with the administration and to disregard any rumors. The officials warned that strict action would be taken against those sharing misleading or objectionable posts on social media; therefore, information should not be forwarded without verifying its authenticity.

Various aspects were discussed in detail during the meeting, including the designated routes for the Tazia procession, security arrangements, traffic control, sanitation, and the provision of drinking water and electricity. The administration stated that special surveillance would be maintained at sensitive locations during the procession, and an adequate police force would be deployed. Monitoring would also be conducted through CCTV cameras and patrolling teams.

Members of the Peace Committee also offered their suggestions, emphasizing the need to maintain mutual harmony during the festival and to encourage the youth to remain disciplined. They assured the administration of their full cooperation.

At the conclusion of the meeting, officials urged all Muharram committees to adhere to the guidelines issued by the administration. They requested that the local administration and police be informed immediately of any issues or information so that timely resolutions could be ensured.