leaves of all district administration officials (executives), as well as observers, have been cancelled till 3 October ahead of festivals in Bokaro district.
Bokaro Deputy Commissioner Rai Mahimapat Ray cancelled the leave of his all executives in view of Durga Puja and Muharram issued an instruction in this regard stating that a large number of magistrate would be required to maintain law and order during the festivity, said an official.
“Meanwhile, security has been tightened to avoid any untoward incident and entry and exit points of the city have been kept under extensive watch as part of the enhanced security measures across the district,” added the official.
“At least twenty points across the city borders have been kept under close watch, besides hotels, guest houses and other lodging centres in and around the city are being monitored to ensure no outsiders without proper documents get accommodation there during this period,” the officer said.
The district police have started checking vehicles entering the city as well as those coming to the airport, besides setting up several sand bag bunkers at key junctures.
Extra policemen would be deployed at most public places, puja spots as well as shopping malls and cinema halls as well as near malls.
In view of the naxal attack high alert has been sounded across the district. On the direction of higher ups all officers have been instructed to take necessary steps to curb the economic and other crime in their region.
“Cops were also asked to keep vigil on anti-social elements including mobike riders inside 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,” said the official.
Puja committees have also been instructed to ensure proper lighting inside and outside the pandals during Durga Puja celebrations. There would be around 100 small and big puja pandals in the city and security would be reviewed on the routine basis, said the official.