• Security arrangements n 2,000 police personnel on bandobast 
• 1,300 Home Guards and State Reserve Police Force teams to assist cops 
• 100 fixed security points have been set up 
• Police blockades to be in place at key locations 
• Patrolling at religious places to maintain peace during Rangpanchami 
• Drunk drivers to be detained immediately, and their vehicles seized 
• Strict action against those found throwing balloons, harassing women

 

 

The city is gearing up for Holi and Rangpanchami to be celebrated on Thursday and Friday respectively. The celebrations will begin with ‘Holika Dahan’ at 999 locations across the city. The City police have cast a strict security blanket with 2,000 additional personnel deployed across Nagpur to ensure peace during the festivity. Last year, Holi was celebrated at 921 places, but this year, the number has increased. Commissioner of Police Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal has directed the Zonal DCPs to take all preventive measures during the festival. So far, preventive action has been taken against 1,400 criminals, and the police are closely monitoring activities of 26 criminal gangs under MCOCA. During Rangpanchami, some people throw water balloons and trouble women.

 

The police have issued strict orders to detain anyone caught harassing women. Damini squads will patrol areas near women’s hostels for safety. If citizens face any trouble, they can contact the Police Control Room by dialing 112 or 1091. The Commissioner of Police has urged citizens to celebrate Holi with traditional fervour and maintain law and order.