Deoghar DC and SP Inspect Chhath Ghats, Direct Officials to Step Up Safety Measures

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Deoghar: Deputy Commissioner Saurabh Kumar Bhuvania and Superintendent of Police Praveen Pushkar jointly inspected several Chhath ghats across urban and rural areas on Saturday to assess festival preparations and review safety arrangements for devotees.

The officials visited Shivganga Sarovar, Dadwa River, Nawadih Ghat, Nandan Pahar Filter, Mangal Talab, Jalsar Talab and Nauka Bandh. During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to ensure proper cleaning and adequate facilities at all the ghats.

As part of the security arrangements, NDRF teams will be deployed at Shivganga and Nandan Pahar along with boats and other rescue equipment. Magistrates and police personnel will also be stationed at the ghats to maintain law and order and keep watch on anti-social elements.

Bhuvania instructed officials to ensure effective traffic management and make arrangements for ambulances, mobile toilets, adequate lighting, uninterrupted electricity, fire services and medical facilities. He also emphasised regular inspections to identify and address shortcomings before the festival.

The Municipal Corporation, Health Department, Fire Services and Electricity Department will coordinate their efforts to ensure smooth arrangements. Police personnel will be deployed at key locations to maintain security and manage crowds.

The Deputy Commissioner also directed the Municipal Corporation and circle officers to measure and demarcate land around ponds and other water bodies to prevent encroachment. Signboards warning against illegal occupation and littering will be installed at prominent locations. Officials have been asked to monitor these areas regularly and take legal action against violations.

Appealing to Chhath puja committees and local residents, Bhuvania urged everyone to cooperate with the administration in maintaining cleanliness at the ghats under the Swachh Deoghar initiative.

Deputy Development Commissioner Piyush Sinha, Sub-Divisional Officer Ravi Kumar and officials from various departments were present during the inspection.