The Jharkhand Police Headquarters has requested the Union Home Ministry to provide five companies of central paramilitary forces for maintaining security and law and order during Durga Puja from October 18 to 22, 2026.
The proposed deployment includes one company of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and four companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The request has been forwarded to the Union Home Ministry, and the information provided does not confirm whether approval has been granted.
According to the proposed deployment plan, one RAF company will be stationed in Jamshedpur. The four CRPF in-situ companies are proposed for Hazaribagh, Dumka, Ranchi and Giridih, with one company assigned to each district.
An official communication issued under the directions of the Director General of Police and Inspector General of Police has requested the Inspector General of Police of the CRPF’s Jharkhand Sector to take the necessary steps for deployment in the designated districts.
The proposed arrangement is intended to reinforce security during the festive period, when large numbers of devotees visit Durga Puja pandals and participate in religious and cultural programmes.
The deployment is scheduled for October 18 to 22, 2026, subject to the necessary approvals and orders.