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Patna DM, SP inspect major Durga Puja pandals, issue crowd management directives

Patna, Oct 18 (UNI) District Magistrate Kundan Kumar and Police Superintendent Kartikeya K. Sharma on Sunday inspected major Durga Puja pandals in Patna district and reviewed security and crowd management arrangements to ensure the safety of devotees and smooth darshan.
During the inspection, the officials issued necessary instructions to the magistrates and police personnel deployed at the pandals, emphasising vigilance at entry and exit points and the smooth movement of devotees to prevent overcrowding and disorder.
Referring to unfortunate incidents reported in different parts of the country due to lapses in crowd management, they directed the officials to remain alert, continuously monitor crowd movement and take prompt action in case of any potential problem.
The officials also stressed the need for close coordination among the personnel deployed at the venues and instructed them to remain present at their designated locations throughout the celebrations.
They directed the authorities to ensure adequate availability of ambulances, fire tenders and public-address systems at all major puja pandals to facilitate a swift response in emergencies and provide timely information to devotees.
The District Magistrate and Police Superintendent said the safety of devotees was the administration''s top priority and warned that negligence in crowd management would not be tolerated.
They directed all concerned officials to discharge their duties with utmost responsibility and vigilance to ensure peaceful, safe and orderly Durga Puja celebrations in the district.
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