Patna, Oct 17 Bihar Police has deployed additional forces across all districts in the state to ensure security and maintain law and order during Durga Puja, according to an official statement.
The deployment includes 34 companies of Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP), 12 riot-control companies, 11 companies of the Central Armed Police Force, 16,624 basic training constables, 5,100 Home Guards and other personnel.
Around 16,800 Durga idols are expected to be installed in the state this year, compared with 15,550 in 2025, the release said.
“Police have made arrangements for security at sensitive locations, idol immersion routes and river ghats, besides deploying divers and rescue teams wherever required. CCTV surveillance, 24-hour patrolling and monitoring of social media activities have also been intensified,” said the statement.
The police have prohibited DJs and directed puja committees to ensure that loudspeakers operate within prescribed decibel limits and are switched off after 10 pm. Bihar Police has also appealed to people to maintain peace and communal harmony and not pay heed to rumours.
“Peace committee meetings have been held in advance at police station, subdivision and district levels, as required. Security personnel and magistrates have been deployed at sensitive locations, with instructions for competent officials to conduct regular visits. Police escorts have been arranged for idol immersion processions. Security deployment must continue until participants have returned after the processions,” it said.
Videography must be conducted during sensitive processions. No tableaux, pictures, slogans or displays that could hurt the religious sentiments of any community may be exhibited at puja pandals, it said.
(PTI News)
