Peace Committee formed for proper celebrations
The Surguja District Adminstration has started preparations for Vijaydashmi and Id-uz-Zuha on October 3 and 6 respectively. For the celebration of these festivals in a peaceful manner, Collector Ritu Sen on Wednesday formed a Peace Committee, officials stated.
As per the decision taken in the meeting, during the period proper arrangement for security, drinking water, sanitation, electricity and traffic will be ensured. The members of Vijayadashmi Organising Committee informed that the main function would be organised by Surguja Seva Samiti on October 3.
In the afternoon, a ‘Shobha Yatra’ will be taken out from Ram Mandir, which, after passing through various parts of the city, will reach PG College ground, where Ravan’s effigy burning programme would be held in the evening.
Sen directed the departments concerned to arrange fire brigade, drinking water, ambulance and medical team during the the Ravan’s effigy burning programme. Police will do patrolling for the security of people coming from nearby areas.
It has been said in the meeting that Namaz will be offered at Idgah at 9 am and Jama Masjid at 9.30 am. Besides, Namaz will be read at Jama Masjid Rasoolpur, Mominpura and Imlipara. Police will make special arrangement for the smooth traffic management during the Namaz timing. Proper arrangement for cleaning, drinking water, electricity, smooth traffic and security will be done on Id-uz-Zuha.
The Additional Collector has been made Nodal Officer for the celebration of these festivals. Route chart for taking out Shobha Yatra has been decided under the guidance of Superintendent of Police and Additional Collector.
Citizen’s Committee Coordinator Ajay Agrawal, Surguja Seva Samiti General Secretary Sanjay Agrawal, Anjuman Committee member Irfan Siddiqui, Pervez Alam and other members and officers of Government departments were present in the meeting.