Following the decision on domicile policy of the state on Thursday, Jharkhand Police have been keeping a close vigil on the activities of anti-social elements and a special drive of checking up vehicles plying on the roads has also been launched especially in Ranchi and other adjoining areas.
A high alert has also been declared in the state following the apprehension that disturbances could flare up after the two groups come against each other. “We are quite watchful and have been taking up the updates from each and every nook and corner of the city,” said SSP Kuldeep Dwivedi.
At least 13 districts out of 24 have been directed to be cautious. Ranchi being the most sensitive and centre point of any activity in the state, special arrangements have been done deputing security forces at all vulnerable points.
The DGP also asserted that police was cautious looking at the sensitivity of the issue.
According to a senior police official, anybody found to be involved in damaging the public or private during the protest might be booked under ‘Prevention of Destruction and Damage to the Property Act 2016, passed recently by the Cabinet. According to this act, anybody found to be involved in any such activity may be put into the jail and made to pay the fine as fixed by the State Government.