Bihar police roll out comprehensive security plan ahead of Holi 

Bihar police implement enhanced security measures for Holi, deploying additional forces and warning against hooliganism and communal disturbances.

Ahead of Holi, the Bihar police have implemented a comprehensive security plan to prevent any untoward incidents during the festival. Additional forces have been deployed in all major cities, sensitive locations, religious sites, and Naxal-affected districts, with special focus on Patna and other hotspots.

Police said that strict action would be taken against troublemakers, particularly biker gangs, those involved in racing, or anyone attempting to disrupt peace under the guise of Holi celebration.

Asserting that hooliganism would not be tolerated, Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar on Saturday asked all the Superintendents of Police (SPs) to take strict measures to maintain law and order during the festival. He instructed all police stations to identify sensitive areas and maintain extra vigilance.

Control rooms have been set up in every district, and officials instructed to submit situation reports every two hours, Mr. Kumar said, adding that any incident must be immediately reported to the DGP control room.

Additional Director General (ADG -Law & Order) Pankaj Kumar Darad has also issued special directives to SPs to strictly ensure maintenance of law and order in their respective districts. Adequate forces, along with magistrates, should be deployed in areas with mixed populations, religious sites, and other sensitive locations.

Mr. Darad instructed officials to identify places that have witnessed tension during Holi or other festivals in previous years, review the current situation and take preventive measures accordingly.