Ranchi: Police personnel across Ranchi and all 24 districts of Jharkhand have been placed on high alert for the upcoming Bakrid festival, scheduled to be celebrated on May 28. The directive, issued on Monday, emphasizes the need for vigilance against anti-social elements, monitoring of social media platforms for rumour-mongering, and close surveillance of potential hotspots to ensure law and order is maintained.
DGP Reviews Preparations
Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) Tadasha Mishra reviewed the police preparedness for the festival and instructed officers to take proactive measures against disruptive elements. He specifically highlighted districts with a history of communal incidents, ordering them to remain on high alert.
Key Security Measures
The DGP issued several directives to bolster security arrangements:
- Enhanced functioning of district control rooms to ensure real-time coordination.
- Close monitoring of identified hotspots with adequate deployment of forces.
- Provision of necessary facilities for police personnel on duty.
- Ensuring smooth traffic flow and coordination among concerned departments.
- Heightened vigilance at inter-state check-posts to prevent any untoward incidents.
Additional Discussions
The meeting also covered other critical issues related to public safety and festival management. The police force has been instructed to maintain a strict vigil and take preventive action against anyone attempting to disrupt peace. The DGP emphasized the importance of community cooperation and urged citizens to report any suspicious activities.
With these measures, the Jharkhand Police aim to ensure a peaceful and secure Bakrid celebration across the state.
