Police have put social media under scanner in a bid to avert any incident of violence triggered by rumours during Eid.
An official said that in the recent past several incidents took place in the city due to rumours spread over different social media platforms.
This time the police will ensure that such messages are intercepted and those found guilty are taken to task. He also released an appeal to the citizens requesting them not to pay attention to any such rumour.
The administration has also decided to deploy around 600 personnel from the district police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) at strategic locations in communally sensitive pockets of city especially in Mango, Sakchi, Jugsalai, Shastrinagar (in Kadma), Dhatkidih (in Bistupur), Masjid Road (in Golmuri) and Bhalubhasa (in Sitaramdera).
Pickets would be posted and round the clock patrolling done to maintain law and order, he said, adding peace committee meetings have been held with various communities, who have assured cooperation for peaceful observance of the festival.
SSP, East Singhbhum, Anup Birtharay has instructed the security of mosques, Imam Bargahs, Eidgahs, shopping centres, markets, public places, and other important installations as per the Eid contingency plan. He also instructed to make effective police picketing and snap checking on the exits and entrances of sensitive parts of the city and takes important steps for police mobile, motorcycle on on-foot patrolling to keep close vigil on suspected elements.
With majority of the buyers visiting the markets after breaking their fast in the evening, the fervour of Eid shopping is at its peak in Jamshedpur.
The shopping has received momentum in city as rush of buyers are being witnessed in almost all markets and shopping arcades in the city after Iftari till late night.
The celebrants come out for shopping soon after breaking fast and are seen on the roads buying shoes, suits, ready-made garments and other items for Eid.
Most of the shopping markets in Sakchi, Jugsalai, Bistupur and Mango have artistically been decorated and illuminated with colorful lights and buntings to attract buyers especially during night.