Ranchi, Mar 31: Security has been heightened across Jharkhand ahead of Eid, Sarhul, and Ram Navami, with authorities deploying CCTV cameras, drones, and police personnel to monitor gatherings, officials said on Sunday.
Enhanced surveillance measures have been implemented in key locations, including Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Hazaribag, and Giridih. Eid-al-Fitr is expected to be observed on Monday, followed by the tribal festival Sarhul on April 1 and Ram Navami on April 6. To ensure preparedness, mock drills were conducted in several districts on Saturday.
Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Gupta reviewed the security arrangements on March 26, directing district police chiefs to follow a 25-point action plan outlined by the special branch.
Ranchi Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri stated that adequate police forces would be deployed, with CCTV cameras and drones assisting in crowd monitoring to prevent any disturbances. Traffic diversions will be planned to avoid disruptions, officials added.
Additionally, medical teams and ambulances will be stationed at key locations during the Sarhul and Ram Navami processions to provide emergency assistance.
