Bahraich DM, SP Issue Peace-Security Directions Ahead of Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra

A peace committee meeting was held at the Rupaidih police station premises in view of the upcoming festivals of Navratri, Durga Puja and Dussehra. District Magistrate Bahraich Rajesh Kumar Pandey and Superintendent of Police Bahraich Vishwajeet Srivastava attended the meeting and issued necessary directions for ensuring that the festivals are conducted peacefully and without incident.

The meeting was held on 10.10.2026. Additional Superintendent of Police Rural Durga Prasad Tiwari, Circle Officer Nanpara Chitranshu Gautam, the SSB Commandant, other officers and employees, and prominent people from the area were present. Gram pradhans and BDC members also attended the meeting.

During the meeting, all those present were urged to maintain mutual harmony and brotherhood so that the upcoming festivals could be completed peacefully and safely. They were also asked to follow the prescribed routes and timings during religious programmes and processions. The officials appealed to organisers and members of the public not to start any new tradition during these events.

The District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police directed officials of the concerned departments to coordinate with one another and ensure cleanliness, drinking water, electricity supply and other necessary civic facilities during the festivals. They also instructed the officials to maintain special vigilance at sensitive locations.

Police officers and personnel were directed to carry out regular patrolling and checking in the area. They were asked to keep a close watch on crowded places and sensitive areas and to ensure that traffic arrangements remain smooth during the festival period.

The police were further instructed to coordinate with organisers during processions and religious programmes so that law and order could be maintained. Directions were also issued to ensure immediate and effective action in case any dispute arises during the events.

All participants at the peace committee meeting were asked not to pay attention to misleading information or rumours circulated on social media. They were also requested to immediately inform the police about any suspicious activity or problem.

After the peace committee meeting, the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police carried out a foot march and inspected the checkpoint located in the Rupaidih police station area along the India-Nepal border. They reviewed the security and surveillance arrangements at the checkpoint and issued necessary directions.

The police and administration are making the required security arrangements to ensure that the upcoming festivals are held in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.