In a proactive move to maintain law and order during the festive season, police and administration in Ranchi conducted a high-visibility flag march through the city’s sensitive areas on Tuesday. With Holi and Ramadan coinciding, authorities are leaving no stone unturned to ensure celebrations proceed smoothly without any disruptions.
Led by City SP Paras Rana and SDO Kumar Rajat, the march kicked off from Albert Ekka Chowk, weaving through Main Road, Karbala Chowk, and Church Road. Trainee IPS Sakshi Jamuar, DSPs K.V. Raman and Prakash Soy, local station house officers, and armed personnel joined the procession. Along the way, officials inspected bustling markets and high-risk spots, sending a clear message of vigilance.
SDO Kumar Rajat was firm in his stance: no tolerance for disorder in the name of Holi. ‘We expect all communities to celebrate with harmony; that’s our top priority,’ he stated. Extra 3,000 police and security personnel, including Rapid Action Force units, have been deployed across Ranchi district. Quick Response Teams are on high alert in every police station jurisdiction, ready for swift action.
Emergency measures include ambulances and fire tenders stationed at the Kachahari control room. A dedicated social media monitoring cell is scanning for misleading or inflammatory posts, promising immediate crackdowns. Sensitive zones, religious sites, and crowded markets now host additional forces, backed by state-level deployments of 5,000 personnel from Jharkhand Armed Police, Indian Reserve Battalion, and Home Guard.
Special vigilance targets forced color smearing, vulgar music, and potential flashpoints. Drone cameras are surveilling key areas, underscoring Ranchi’s commitment to a peaceful Holi where festivity thrives without fear.