Dhanbad: A flag march was conducted on Thursday through major areas of the city to ensure peaceful Durga Puja celebrations, maintain law and order and facilitate smooth traffic movement, by Dhanbad Police.The march, held under the direction of SSP Prabhat Kumar and led by City SP Ritwik Srivastava, reviewed security, crowd-management and traffic arrangements at prominent puja pandals, fairgrounds, major roads and sensitive locations.City Hawks personnel joined the exercise, which began at the police control room and moved through Jharkhand Maidan, DS Colony, Gandhi Nagar, Joraphatak, Dhansar, Bank More, Naya Bazaar, Wasseypur, Bhuli, Babudih, Jharudih, Bekarbandh, City Centre, Housing Colony, Police Lines and Saraidhela Steel Gate before reaching Gol Building.DSP (Law and Order) Prakash Soy, DSP (CCR) Pradeep Saw, DSP (Traffic) Rohit Saw and other police officials and personnel participated in the march.Officers assessed preparations to manage the expected rush of devotees and reviewed arrangements for safe movement and traffic regulation around pandals and fairgrounds. Puja committees were instructed to follow safety guidelines, provide convenient access for visitors and remain vigilant against untoward incidents.Srivastava said police were alert to the possibility of large crowds at pandals and fairs. The march was intended to demonstrate police presence, deter anti-social elements and strengthen public confidence in security arrangements.Dhanbad Police said the force would remain vigilant throughout the festival to maintain peace, public safety and law and order.
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