Bhagalpur Administration Prepares for Chhath Puja, Ensuring Safety and Order

Bhagalpur, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : The Bhagalpur district administration is fully engaged in ensuring a peaceful, safe, and well-organized Chhath Puja festival. District Magistrate Alankrita Pandey and Senior Superintendent of Police Pramod Kumar Yadav conducted inspections at various Chhath ghats in the area. They assessed the preparations aimed at facilitating the devotees, ensuring safety, and maintaining law and order.

During the inspection, the District Magistrate confirmed that all necessary arrangements for Chhath Puja are underway. Cleanliness, barricading, and lighting are being prioritized at all major ghats in the city. Additionally, efforts are being made to provide other essential services promptly. The administration is in continuous coordination with local Chhath Puja committees to address any emerging issues swiftly.

The administration is fully prepared for the festival, with responsibilities assigned to all relevant departments and officials. The safety and convenience of devotees are top priorities, and all arrangements are under constant monitoring. There will be no room for negligence, ensuring that devotees face no difficulties.

Given the significant participation of women and fasting devotees, special measures are being implemented for their safety and convenience. The District Magistrate announced that female police personnel will be deployed at the ghats to ensure women’s safety. A sufficient number of magistrates and police officials will also be stationed. Facilities such as changing rooms and toilets are being arranged, along with adequate lighting to ensure that women and other devotees feel secure in the ghats and surrounding areas.

Officials have been instructed to provide drinking water, seating arrangements, and first-aid facilities at the ghats. Warning signs will be placed in deep water areas, and lifeguards will be on duty to prevent any unfortunate incidents. Senior Superintendent of Police Pramod Kumar Yadav reviewed security measures and directed police officials to deploy adequate forces at the ghats and nearby areas, manage crowds, control traffic, and closely monitor sensitive locations.

He emphasized that the police administration will remain vigilant to ensure smooth movement of devotees during Chhath Puja, preventing any disorder. Surveillance through CCTV, a control room, and plainclothes officers will also be established at major ghats.