Vehicular traffic was hit on Jaiprakash Narayan Setu (Mango bridge) over Subernarekha river and at several important roads as a grand rally was taken out on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed in the city on Monday.
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad was celebrated with great fervour and special prayers were offered in mosques and shrines on the occasion across the city.
The main rally emerged from Mango at 9.30 am, when thousands of rallies marched toward Sakchi by chanting slogans commemorating Prophet Mohammed. The rally first reached at Aam Bagan ground at 11.30 am. After a brief stay there, the participants started marching toward Dhatkidih where they reached by 12.30 pm.
The Eid Milad-un-Nabi was organised by Tanzib Ahle Sunnat O Jammat, a religious outfit headed by Zawal Mustafa.
The rally originated from Gandhi Maidan in Mango and culminated at Dhatkidih Community Centre ground in Bistupur, covering a distance of around 6 Kms.The East Singbhum district administration had made elaborate arrangements to ensure peace during the religious rally.
Jawans of district police, Quick Response Team ( QRT) and Rapid Action Force ( RAF) were deployed at strategic points, especially in places like the entrances of the Jubilee Park , Bistupur Main Road, Jaiprakash Narayan Setu and Jugsalai roundabouts.
Senior police officers had also turned up on the road to ensure that revelers who were on bikes and four-wheelers proceed towards Dhatkidih community centre in a peaceful manner.
Dhalbum sub-divisional officer, Suraj Kumar himself monitored security arrangements accompanied by deputy superintendent of police (traffic) Vivekanand Thakur.
People from Azadnagar, Jugsalai, Golmuri, Bistupur, Shastrinagar, Kitadih, Makadmpur joined procession and lead to Sakchi Aamgbagan. Food and sweets were distributed among the poor and the needy. Moreover, contributions were made to support orphanages, asylums for the physically and mentally challenged, and widows. Special prayers are offered at mosques. Religious leaders and scholars preach the Prophet Muhammed’s teachings. Stories and incidents from his life of morals, such as forgiveness, kindheartedness, bravery, wisdom, honesty, and peace lovingness, are quoted.