Collector Raghvendra Singh (IAS), Superintendent of Police Sampat Upadhyay (IPS), and Municipal Commissioner Ram Prakash Ahirwar (IAS) inspected arrangements at Badi Khairmai and Boodi Khairmai temples. The officials also conducted a foot march along the sensitive stretches of the procession route and issued necessary instructions to ensure smooth conduct of the festival. Under the guidance of SP Sampat Upadhyay, additional police forces along with CSPs and station in-charges have been deployed at temples and other sensitive locations to maintain peace and order during the Navratri festival.

 

During the inspection, Additional SP (City) Ayush Gupta (IPS), Additional SP (Traffic) Anjana Tiwari, CSP Gohalpur Madhur Pateria, Hanumantal SHO Dheeraj Raj and Gohalpur SHO Ritesh Pandey were also present. The foot march covered Badi Khairmai Temple, Narmada Maidan, Anwar Ganj, Hanumantal, Ghoda Nakkas, Milauniganj Fish Market, Boodi Khairmai Temple and concluded at Kotwali police station. At the Hanumantal immersion site and other sensitive areas along the route, officials directed the police and civic staff to remain alert, maintaining communal harmony, and ensure law and order without any lapses. Authorities emphasised that even the smallest incidents must be reported immediately and dealt with lawfully, stressing that impartial action and public safety remain the top priority during the festivities.