The indefinite ‘Ghera dalo dera dalo’ agitation called by Ekikrit Para Sikshak Sangarsh Morcha members in support of their demands passed off peacefully in Ranchi on Sunday.
Elaborate security arrangement was in place in front of VIP residences and offices in the state capital in view of the protest. Notably, the teacher’s body has threatened to gherao the residences of MLAs and MPs to press for their demands which include regularization of services and increase in honorarium paid to them.
In view of the agitation, security force was posted at the residences of elected representatives including deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh, state Assembly Speaker Dinesh Oroan and other MPs, Ministers and MLAs of the state. Barricading was also put up at several parts of city including Zakir Hussian Park, State guest house, Sidho Kano park, Ram Mandir, Judge’s colony, Randhir Verma Chowk and near the CM residences.
The administration also posted magistrates along with police at all the sensitive places of the city. Besides, 75 bike-borne quick reaction teams patrolled near the schools, educational institutions railway stations, bus stand, petrol pumps and other places across the city.
“Officers-in- charge of all police stations would be on the move to ensure that security arrangement was in place. The circle officers are instructed to carry out surprise inspections in this regard,” stated the order issued by the administration in this regard.
The administration had also banned gathering and procession on the Mahatma Gandhi route in view of the High Court order. “The agitation has fizzled out. We had already arrested a large number of para-teachers which has depleted their strength. In addition, the administration has started taking disciplinary action against them which includes dismissal from work,” said Ranchi deputy commissioner Rai Mahimapat Ray in this regard