In view of upcoming festivals, security has been beefed up in Coal and Steel cities Dhanbad-Bokaro of Jharkhand. District police have decided to put the cities in foolproof security cover during Durga Puja, Muharram and Diwali.
On the direction of senior officers high alert has been declared in the districts. Cops are instructed to tackle any adverse situation that arises and keep strong security arrangements. Patrolling has been intensified to avert any untoward incidents in the duo district, police official said.
Top officers of police department have directed all officials to take necessary steps to curb the economic and other crime in their region. Additional cops would be deployed very soon to provide foolproof security cover during festivals, said an official.
Security has been beefed up; now Bokaro is under three layered security cover, within a short span of time we can tackle any adverse situation, said the official adding “Mock drills are on”.
“Cops 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,” he added.
Ahead of Diwali SDO Chas Satish Chandra clamped restrictions on the setting up of firecracker shops near residential areas and along main roads in the twin cities to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
Several police stations have been asked to list free space under their jurisdiction to set up these shops.