Superintendent of Police Palamu Indrajeet Mahatha has set down a 13 point commandment to police officials for the twin mass celebrations the Durga Puja and the Muharram.
The stress is on crowd management, safety of the puja pandals, identification of sensitive spots, taking note of all such previous incidents having communal disturbances quotient, action taken so far of such accused etc.
Mahatha said the administration is committed and determined to have a safe, peaceful and incident free pass over of these two mass celebrations which have a near simultaneity of schedules.
He has asked for mahila volunteers at the puja pandals with full identity proof.
The Superintendent of Police also said that strict instruction has been given to ensure that under no circumstances can there be passage of procession of Durga Puja and Muharram on one road/ route at one point of time. And violator can be firmly dealt with. He said instruction has been given to sort out problems if arises with regard to route or passage. BDOs and the COs are to be on the job for this purpose.
Fire inspector is to ensure safety of pandals against any occurrence of fire. Mahatha said fire inspectors will inspect the pandals and give necessary instruction in this regard.