Chhath Puja 2023: Police have made strict preparations in Patna and other districts of the state regarding Chhath Puja 2023. The gangs of snatchers and vehicle thieves who are active during festivals can also make you their victim. If you are going to visit Chhath Ghats to offer Arghya during Chhath Puja 2023, then it is better that you avoid getting on the radar of gangs and remain alert yourself. It has often been seen that members of this gang take advantage of the crowd and make people victims.
Crooks can run away by snatching the chain from their neck, be alert
These days, there is terror of chain snatchers, mobile snatchers and bike thieves in many districts of Bihar. Bihar Police has unilaterally made strong preparations for Chhath Puja 2023. On the other hand, people themselves also need to be cautious. In fact, it is often seen in every festival that the members of the gang who snatch chains from the neck and snatch expensive mobile phones from their hands become more active. When you leave for Chhath Ghat, it is better to be cautious. If possible, it is better if you go to the ghats without wearing a gold chain. At the same time, using mobile while walking on the road can cost you dearly. These snatchers keep an eye on such people in deserted areas during festivals. They come on a bike and quickly snatch their mobile phones and run away. Many such incidents have happened in the past also. Also be cautious of pickpockets. In crowded places they prey on pickpockets.
Chain and mobile snatching incidents increased during festivals
Recently, during the Dussehra fair, many people have become victims of these snatchers in Patna and other districts. Women visiting temples on other occasions including Mahashivratri have become their victims. In such a situation, you must be cautious while going to Chhath Ghat. However, the police have also made special preparations this time to deal with these snatchers. You should also keep an eye on your children during Chhath Ghat. While keeping the goods under guard also. In the blink of an eye, your luggage can be made disappear by thieves active on the ghat.
Be cautious of vehicle thieves gang
Vehicle theft gangs have also become quite active in other districts including Patna-Bhagalpur. In the blink of an eye, they run away with the bike and other vehicles. They are not afraid of stealing bikes in the middle of the city during the day. In such situations, they are more active in fairs. There have been reports of vehicle theft from many places during the Dussehra fair. These vehicle thieves can also become active during Chhath festival. Therefore, you must make strong arrangements for the security of your vehicles.
Police team deployed to stop bikers and snatchers
In Patna, police in plain clothes were deployed in the markets for the devotees shopping for Chhath Puja. Apart from this, anti chain snatching team was also deployed. Police in plain clothes were deployed at places like Market Committee, Kankarbagh, Bailey Road, Mithapur, Jakkanpur, Patrakar Nagar, Sahitya Sammelan, Bari Path, Thakurbari Road, Nala Road, Churi Market etc. This has been done to stop miscreants, bikers and snatchers. Central SP said that the police has made complete preparations to ensure that the devotees do not face any kind of problem during Chhath Puja. According to Bihar Police Headquarters, preparations have been completed for offering Argh in rivers, parks, canals and ponds. Along with the local district police, about 24 thousand additional police officers and personnel have been deployed at these places to maintain law and order and crowd management. The normal leave of policemen is cancelled. Paramilitary forces have also been deployed in crowded areas.
Patna police preparation
Patna Police has made strong security preparations regarding Chhath. 5000 officials and soldiers have been deployed from the road to the ghat. It is the evening of 19th November and all the policemen will be deployed on duty from 12 o’clock in the day. CCTV cameras have been installed on the ghats and they have been linked to the camera system of I Triple C. CCTV cameras have also been installed at the parking lot. City SP Central, City AC Eastern, City SP Western, Rural SP have got the responsibility of continuously monitoring the security arrangements of the ghats and roads located in their area, while the Traffic SP will keep an eye on the traffic system.