Ranchi, September 14: Jharkhand Police made security arrangements at major Ganesh Puja venues across the state as devotees gathered to celebrate the festival, officials said on Monday.Security personnel were deployed at prominent pandals in Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur and other cities to maintain law and order and facilitate the smooth movement of devotees.
Police officials said adequate measures were taken at major gathering points to ensure that religious celebrations could be conducted peacefully and safely.
The festival was marked by prayers and devotional activities, with devotees seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha, traditionally revered as the remover of obstacles.
Messages shared during the celebrations conveyed wishes for happiness, peace, prosperity and success, while also calling for harmony, love and joy among people.
The police arrangements were aimed at maintaining a secure environment at crowded puja venues and ensuring that devotees could participate in the festivities without disruption.
Authorities appealed to people attending the celebrations to cooperate with security personnel and follow instructions at crowded venues.
The celebrations across the state combined religious devotion with a message of peace and social harmony, while security agencies remained alert to ensure the smooth conduct of public gatherings.
