East Champaran police have cracked down decisively, suspending 37 trainee constables for failing to report for Holi duties in Motihari. These recruits from the local training center were rostered across stations as part of Bihar-wide security protocols for the festival and upcoming Ramadan.
Headquarters’ mandates stressed meticulous planning for incident-free celebrations, but the March 2 muster exposed the trainees’ collective no-show. Such conduct, the department argues, exemplifies duty-shirking, indiscipline, and open defiance of authority during a sensitive period.
Immediate suspension to basic allowance kicks in, coupled with a seven-day deadline for written defenses ahead of formal proceedings. This action underscores the force’s intolerance for lapses that could jeopardize community safety.
SP Swarn Prabhakar detailed the district’s preparedness: widespread flag marches to deter trouble, full readiness against rowdyism, and appeals for harmonious festivities. He cautioned that anti-social activities, liquor law breaches, and public disturbances will invite severe repercussions, with police in constant watch mode.
Bolstering this, Bihar deploys 30,000 reinforcements province-wide, equipped with anti-riot essentials and backed by special task forces. The episode reinforces that for police personnel, professional obligations eclipse festival joys.