Police and administration review security plans for Dhammachakra Pravartan Din at Deekshabhoomi
Police Commissioner Vishwas Nangre Patil asked officials to plan fully so that no theft or untoward incident occurs at the 70th Dhammachakra Pravartan Din ceremony in Nagpur.
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The police and administration are fully prepared for the 70th Dhammachakra Pravartan Din ceremony at Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur. At a joint meeting held in this connection, Police Commissioner Vishwas Nangre Patil said clearly that a firm plan should be drawn up so that no theft or any other untoward incident takes place during the ceremony. He said law and order should be maintained and the safety of followers should be given top priority.
Nangre Patil directed that a detailed plan for the security arrangements be prepared. He also asked for a scientific and systematic police deployment plan and proper planning of traffic management.
Municipal Commissioner Vipin Itankar, District Collector Kumar Ashirvad, and Deputy Commissioners of Police A. Rushikesh Reddy and Sandeep Pakhale were present at the meeting. Additional District Collector Praveen Mahire, Resident Deputy Collector Anup Khande, Additional Municipal Commissioner Milind Meshram and Social Welfare Department Assistant Commissioner Sukeshini Telgote also attended. Heads of various committees were also present.
Municipal Commissioner Itankar directed that all departments work in coordination. He said additional manpower should be provided as required. He also said that, for the convenience of followers, the help of students should be taken along with the Samata Sainik Dal.
District Collector Ashirvad stressed that health services, power supply and helplines should function properly in the Deekshabhoomi premises during the Dhammachakra Pravartan Din. He also asked for a plan to deploy NDRF and SDRF teams to deal with emergencies. All departments were told to remain alert so that no law and order problem arises under any circumstances.
The meeting was told that a room will be set up for redressal of complaints. A separate room will be kept for tracing missing persons and children. A separate arrangement will also be made to deposit unclaimed items found by followers.
