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Jharkhand Tightens Security Across Major Cities Ahead of Durga Puja Festival
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News18•16-10-2026, 17:45
Jharkhand Tightens Security Across Major Cities Ahead of Durga Puja Festival
- •Comprehensive security measures including additional forces, drones, and CCTV cameras have been deployed across major cities like Ranchi, Jamshedpur, and Dhanbad.
- •In Ranchi, over 2,000 police personnel along with Quick Response Teams and Rapid Action Forces are stationed to maintain law and order.
- •Traffic restrictions include 161 drop gates, designated parking spots, and a ban on heavy vehicles until October 21.
- •Security forces in Dhanbad and East Singhbhum conducted flag marches, mock drills, and foot patrolling to build public confidence and handle emergencies.
- •Special immersion arrangements featuring cranes, boats, and divers have been organized at major water bodies.
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In Ranchi, authorities have deployed over 2,000 police personnel, including Quick Response Teams and Rapid Action Forces, alongside monitoring via CCTV and drone cameras. A comprehensive control room was also established to manage crowds at around 30 major puja pandals.
Traffic management includes the deployment of around 1,400 traffic police personnel, with half of them being women. Additionally, drop gates have been set up at 161 locations, 23 areas have been designated for parking, and the entry of heavy vehicles is restricted until October 21.
To maintain law and order in Hazaribag during the four-day Durga Puja festival, one unit of the Central Paramilitary Force has been deployed.
