Several water bodies across the Coal and Steel belt (Dhanbad- Bokaro) left choking on idols, puja paraphernalia, plastics and other waste post immersions for Durga and Kali puja. In view of the of devotees traditionally offering prayers to the Sun god dipping into the river the district administration Bokaro issued a directive for cleaning it up ahead Chhat which is celebrated with gaiety and fervour.
The administration has asked the officials to identify safe places for Chhat ghats for offering prayers at the water bodies across the city. “We are working hard to ensure safety for the devotees. We are taking precautionary measures to ensure safety at the Chhat ghats”, said Sashi Ranjan SDO, Chas.
Chhath is is scheduled on 6 and 7 November; apart from the directive of cleaning up chhath ghats the administration has decided to deploy large number of volunteers at major ghats during the festivity, he said.
Besides this, several of the non government agencies are carrying out cleaning drives at the riverbanks to make the place clean for the devotees. Meanwhile, security has been intensified across the district ahead Chhat. Cops are instructed to tackle all the adverse situations and keep strong security arrangements. Patrolling has been intensified to avert any untoward incidents, a police official said.
“Cops also asked to keep vigil on anti-social elements, including mobile riders in the city as well as on the entry point in the cities. Miscreants would be dealt strictly and no compromise will be made in providing security to the people”, he added.