Bihar Police is leaving no stone unturned to secure Holi celebrations statewide. In a proactive bid to prevent chaos, additional security forces have been strategically positioned in all major districts, particularly urban hubs and flashpoint locations. The high alert status reflects lessons learned from previous years, prioritizing public safety amid the revelry.
Announcing a hardline stance, officials vow to dismantle bike gangs and racers who turn festivals into free-for-alls. DGP Vinay Kumar has tasked SPs with exhaustive patrols and vigilance at identified hotspots. Bi-hourly checks from district control rooms feed into a central nerve center, ensuring rapid response capabilities.
IG Law and Order Pankaj Kumar Darad’s guidelines spotlight diverse areas, sacred sites, and conflict-prone histories, mandating robust deployments. Past Holi data informs targeted preventives under new criminal laws, with equity in addressing provocateurs across divides. Minor incidents demand immediate high-level attention to avert spirals.
Rumors and divisive rhetoric will be crushed decisively, backed by accelerated intelligence and shadowing of suspects. Naxal zones and vital assets like stations, prisons, and transit points are locked down tight. Special watches on trains protect traveling workers from festival-time crimes.
Troops on ground include elite reserves, armed police battalions, fresh academy graduates, home guards, and central forces—a total mobilization dwarfing routine ops. Patna’s force is unparalleled, with tailored strengths in Darbhanga, Gaya, and peers. This setup guarantees Holi’s colors paint joy, not conflict.