DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION ON HIGH ALERT

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION ON HIGH ALERT

17-OCT-ENG 5

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA----------------------------To ensure that the festivities are conducted in a peaceful and well-organized manner, a joint briefing for the deployed magistrates and police officers was held today, co-chaired by the District Magistrate of Bhojpur, Manesh Kumar Meena, and the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Bhojpur, Awadhesh Dixit.

A sufficient number of magistrates, police officers, and police personnel have been deployed across the district—covering urban areas, municipal bodies, and rural regions—to maintain law and order, manage the crowds of devotees effectively, and ensure the safety of the general public. The District Magistrate has issued directives to maintain heightened vigilance at puja pandals, temples, markets, and other public spaces from Saptami to Vijayadashami, with continuous monitoring mandated for sensitive and highly sensitive locations. It was explicitly stated that strict action will be taken against any anti-social elements who attempt to disrupt peace and order.

Emphasizing the importance of maintaining security and law and order during immersion processions, instructions were given to ensure constant surveillance along designated routes, deploy adequate police personnel, and utilize drones for monitoring. Relevant officials have been directed to ensure that the processions are conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner, while also safeguarding devotees and ensuring the smooth flow of movement.

Furthermore, directives were issued to maintain continuous monitoring of social media platforms, conduct videography of key locations, and ensure robust emergency health services, power supply, and fire-fighting arrangements. The District Control Room, located at the Collectorate, has been activated to handle any emergencies and provide ongoing oversight of law and order.

District Control Room Telephone Number: 06182-248702

The District Magistrate has appealed to the residents of the district to celebrate the festival of Durga Puja in an atmosphere of peace, harmony, mutual goodwill, and brotherhood, and to adhere to the guidelines issued by the administration.

Present on this occasion were the Deputy Development Commissioner, Officer on Special Duty, Assistant Collector, Civil Surgeon, all Sub-Divisional Officers, Sub-Divisional Police Officers, all deputed magistrates and police officials, along with other concerned authorities.