Bihar Police has geared up for security arrangements in the entire state in view of Moharram. Guidelines have also been issued regarding this. On Friday, ADG (Law and Order) Pankaj Darad talked to journalists. He said that 13719 licensed Tazia processions will be taken out in the state this year, which is slightly more than last year. He said that strict monitoring will be done on all processions. For this, control rooms have been set up in every district. Which will be active during Moharram.

Special monitoring in sensitive districts
The ADG said that some districts of the state are extremely sensitive. These districts have been placed in a special category. These districts include Sitamarhi, Katihar, Purnia, Gopalganj, Shivhar, Banka, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Rohtas, Patna and Madhubani. Special vigilance is being maintained in these sensitive districts.

Pankaj Darad informed that every year incidents of communal tension are reported at some places. Special vigilance is being taken for this. Mainly due to forced collection of donations, a situation of dispute arises. In such a situation, this time the district administration is fully alert to stop it.

Videography of every procession will be done

ADG Pankaj Darad said that this time videography of all Tazia processions has been made mandatory. Also, all processions will be taken out under police surveillance. 1230 sub-inspectors have been deployed on duty by the administration so that prompt action can be taken on any possible incident.

Strictness on rumors and provocative activities

ADG Law and Order made it clear that no procession will be taken out without permission and DJ will be used. He said that DJ will be completely banned. Darad appealed to the public to avoid inflammatory or rumor-spreading comments and posts on social media. Do not share any post without verification and cooperate with the police in maintaining peace.

Appeal for peace and harmony
Bihar Police has appealed to the general public to respect all religious sentiments. Avoid any provocation and dispute and cooperate fully with the administration so that Muharram can be celebrated in an atmosphere of peace and harmony. The administration is fully prepared. If any kind of incident occurs, senior officers of the district will immediately reach the spot and control the situation.