Bihar Police Confiscates 231 DJ Consoles Before Ram Navami
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Synopsis
Ahead of the upcoming Ram Navami celebrations on Sunday, Bihar Police is taking significant measures by seizing 231 DJ consoles statewide to ensure a peaceful atmosphere. The crackdown includes a ban on loud music to prevent any potential disturbances during the festival.
Key Takeaways
- Bihar Police on high alert for Ram Navami.
- Complete ban on DJ music during festivities.
- 231 DJ consoles seized statewide.
- Strict enforcement of the Loudspeaker Act.
- Preventive measures to ensure public safety.
Patna, April 5 (NationPress) As Ram Navami approaches this Sunday, law enforcement agencies in Bihar are on heightened alert to guarantee calm festivities.
A significant part of the security measures involves a strict prohibition on DJ music during the celebrations. Despite explicit instructions, numerous individuals have disregarded this ban.
In reaction, the police have initiated a comprehensive statewide operation, confiscating 231 DJ consoles, with 26 taken from Patna itself, covering areas like Jakkanpur, Kadamkuan, and Sultanganj.
An official mentioned that actions are being enforced under pertinent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Loudspeaker Act.
FIRs are being filed, and DJ operators are facing legal repercussions for failing to comply.
“Following directives from the Police Headquarters, an operation is in progress against DJs playing music at elevated volumes. This is a preventive measure aimed at maintaining law and order,” stated a senior police official.
ADG Kundan Krishnan (Headquarters) and ADG (Law & Order) Pankaj Dar have instructed all IGs, DIGs, SSPs, and SPs statewide to strictly enforce the ban.
Prior meetings took place between police officials and DJ operators to clarify the regulations, but violations persist.
Authorities are performing thorough vehicle inspections at critical intersections and closely monitoring public activities to avert any disruptions.
In recent years, communal strife and violence have plagued religious processions in areas of Bihar, including instances of stone-throwing during Ram Navami events.
Such disturbances have frequently been sparked by loud music and inflammatory displays.
“We’ve witnessed how rapidly tensions can rise during religious gatherings. Our responsibility is to prevent a recurrence of earlier issues. Therefore, proactive and stringent enforcement is crucial,” added a police official.
The ongoing security plan encompasses enhanced patrols, surveillance, collaboration with local communities, and potential preventive detentions. The police have called upon the public to collaborate and celebrate Ram Navami peacefully.
