Patna: The Patna district administration has deployed magistrates and police personnel at 479 locations across the district to maintain law and order during Bakrid celebrations on May 28.DM Thiyagarajan S M and SSP Kartikeya K Sharma issued a joint order directing officials to maintain strict vigil, monitor social media platforms and act immediately against rumours or attempts to disturb communal harmony.Special arrangements have been made for the main prayers at Gandhi Maidan. Devotees will enter through Gates 5 to 10, while vehicles will be allowed through Gates 9 and 10. The Patna Municipal Corporation has deployed suction machines to prevent waterlogging, while the public health and engineering department has arranged water tankers and water ATMs at key locations.Barricading and ground levelling work have been completed, while traffic police have identified parking zones. CCTV cameras have been activated and a temporary police station, ambulances, medical teams and fire tenders have been stationed at the venue.Of the 479 deployment points, 153 are in Patna City, 85 in Patna Sadar, 80 in Danapur, 62 in Paliganj, 58 in Barh and 41 in Masaurhi. Armed personnel and lathi forces have been deployed alongside magistrates.Reserve magistrates have also been stationed at control rooms to tackle emergencies.The administration warned of strict action under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita against anyone spreading misinformation through social media platforms, including WhatsApp. Officials have been asked to intensify intelligence gathering and conduct round-the-clock patrolling during the festival.
