On Thursday, central police forces were deployed in various parts of Kolkata, Hooghly, and Barrackpore to assist the state police in maintaining the law and order situation during the Hanuman Jayanti celebrations. The decision was taken after violent clashes broke out during Ram Navami rallies in parts of Hooghly and Howrah districts. As a result, the Calcutta High Court directed the deployment of central forces to assist the state police in maintaining peace during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations.
Areas of Deployment
The central police forces were deployed in the following areas of Kolkata:
- Amherst Street
- Jorasanko
- Park Circus
- Kidderpore
- Port areas
Additionally, senior officers of the Hooghly Police and Barrackpore Police Commissionerate in North 24 Parganas were also present to assist the central forces.
Purpose of Deployment
The central forces were deployed to ensure that the Hanuman Jayanti celebrations take place peacefully without any disruption. The officers of the Kolkata Police accompanied the central forces in sensitive areas of the city to hold route marches as part of area domination measures. Strict action will be taken against any attempt to disrupt the law and order, according to a senior police officer.
Number of Deployed Companies
Three companies of central forces were deployed for assisting the state police in maintaining peace during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations. One company consists of around 150 personnel. The deployment was carried out to ensure that the state police have sufficient backup in case of any untoward incident.
Organizing Hanuman Jayanti Programmes
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) announced that it will be organizing 500 Hanuman Jayanti programs across the state. However, the state police and the central forces are well-equipped to ensure that the celebrations take place smoothly without any disturbances.
Peaceful Situation in Violence-Hit Areas
The situation in the violence-hit areas of Rishra and Serampore in the Chandannagore Police Commissionerate area in Hooghly is peaceful. Prohibitory orders are still imposed in those areas, and the internet is suspended as a precautionary measure.
"We have an adequate number of police personnel deployed in the areas which witnessed violence on Sunday and Monday," a senior officer of the Chandannagore Police said.
Conclusion
The deployment of central forces in Kolkata, Hooghly, and Barrackpore to ensure law and order during the Hanuman Jayanti celebrations is a proactive measure by the state police. With the help of central forces, the state police can ensure that the celebrations take place smoothly without any disruption.
FAQs
- What is Hanuman Jayanti?
- Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu festival that commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, who is revered as the symbol of strength and devotion.
- Why were central forces deployed during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations?
- Central forces were deployed to assist the state police in maintaining the law and order situation during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, following violent clashes during Ram Navami rallies in parts of Hooghly and Howrah districts.
- What areas of Kolkata were covered under the deployment of central forces?
Central forces were deployed in Amherst Street, Jorasanko, Park Circus, Kidderpore, and Port areas of Kolkata.
- What is the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) planning for Hanuman Jayanti?
- The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has announced that it will be organizing 500 Hanuman Jayanti programs across the state.
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