A significant police operation before Holi has caused a commotion in Bihar’s East Champaran district. Superintendent of Police Swaran Prabhat has promptly suspended 37 constables for being absent from duty without prior notice. The police force had been deployed to ensure law and order during the festival period, making unauthorized absence a severe act of indiscipline.
Flag marches were organized in various police station areas to boost public confidence and deter troublemakers. Patrolling, especially in sensitive zones, has been intensified, with Quick Response Teams on high alert and strict surveillance in place. Authorities have issued warnings against hooliganism and anti-social behavior during Holi, emphasizing strict legal action for violators of prohibition laws or disruptors of public peace.
The suspension of the constables is a clear message from the district police chief against indiscipline and negligence. Extensive security measures have been implemented across Bihar, including Patna, due to Holi coinciding with Ramadan this year. Senior officials have instructed District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police to ensure peaceful celebrations, deploying Quick Response Teams from district to subdivision levels.
Around 30,000 additional police personnel, along with specialized forces, have been mobilized to maintain peace. Preventive actions have been taken against approximately 1.33 lakh individuals since February to uphold communal harmony and law and order. With stringent vigilance and internal accountability, the administration aims to ensure a peaceful and harmonious Holi celebration in Bihar.
