As Holi approaches alongside Ramadan, Ranchi’s police and district officials staged a flag march Tuesday to assert control over sensitive sectors, promising rigorous enforcement against any violations. The show of strength traversed key routes, reinforcing public confidence in secure celebrations.
Spearheaded by City Superintendent Paras Rana and Sub-Divisional Officer Kumar Rajat, participants encompassed trainee IPS Sakshi Jamuar, DSPs K.V. Raman and Prakash Soy, station in-charges, and uniformed contingents. The route from Albert Ekka Chowk via Main Road, Karbala Chowk, and Church Road allowed for on-ground assessments of markets and critical points.
Emphasizing zero tolerance, SDO Rajat remarked, ‘Harmony in festivities is non-negotiable; disruptions will be dealt with decisively.’ Backing this up, 3,000 more security personnel flood Ranchi, incorporating Rapid Action Force expertise. Alert Quick Response Teams dot every thana area for instant response.
Kachahari’s command center features dedicated ambulances and fire vehicles. A cyber monitoring unit polices social media for disruptive content. Broader state efforts deploy 5,000 from Jharkhand Armed Police, IRBs, and Home Guards to vulnerable sites, religious venues, and bazaars.
Focus areas include preventing aggressive color throwing, blaring inappropriate songs, and monitoring dispute-prone locales via drone surveillance. Ranchi’s multi-layered security net ensures Holi becomes a symbol of joy and brotherhood, not conflict.