Kolkata: In preparation for Ram Navami celebrations on April 6, the West Bengal government has ramped up security across sensitive regions by deploying 29 IPS officers. These officers have been assigned to key security-sensitive areas, including Howrah, Barrackpore, Siliguri, Chandannagar, Islampur, Malda, and Cooch Behar.
In addition to the IPS officers, extra police forces, quick response teams, and surveillance units have been stationed at strategic locations to prevent any untoward incidents during the festivities.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday appealed to all communities to observe the festival peacefully, urging caution against rumours and warning against any violent behavior. “In West Bengal, we uphold the values of Ramakrishna and Vivekananda, not those of the ‘Jumla party,’” she said.
To ensure smooth and peaceful celebrations, the West Bengal Police has cancelled all leaves from April 2 to April 9, except in cases of extreme emergency. DCP Central Biswajit Mahato emphasized the importance of patrols in sensitive areas to reassure the public of the police’s preparedness for a peaceful Ram Navami.
