Security arrangements tightened in West Bengal ahead of Ram Navami

ANI April 5, 2025 274 views

West Bengal is preparing extensively for Ram Navami with heightened security measures across multiple districts. Police have strategically deployed 29 IPS officers to manage potential crowd and law and order challenges. The Calcutta High Court has issued specific guidelines for rallies, including restrictions on motorcycle processions and arms. Vishwa Hindu Parishad leaders are emphasizing the cultural significance of the festival, connecting it to recent events like the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha.

"Ram Navami is the biggest Hindu religious festival in the world" - Bajrang Lal Bagr, VHP General Secretary
By Sourav Tewari, Kolkata, April 5: Security has been heightened in West Bengal's Howrah ahead of Ram Navami. According to Kolkata Police, the authorities have made special surveillance and security arrangements for the festival's celebration.

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10 districts marked as sensitive zones for Ram Navami

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29 IPS officers deployed for special security duty

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Calcutta High Court issues specific rally guidelines

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59 processions planned in Kolkata city

The officials further revealed that ten districts and commissionerates have been identified as sensitive areas and 29 IPS officers have been sent on special duty from April 5 to 7, as per a press release.

According to sources, 59 processions will be held in Kolkata City, so the authorities have deployed many police officials to maintain law and order during the Ram Navami festival, the release further mentioned.

While, the authorities have tightened the security arrangements in Kolkata, Vishwa Hindu Parishad general secretary Bajrang Lal Bagr spoke on the preparations of the Ram Navami festival. He said that Ram Navami is the biggest Hindu festival in the world and "Hindus" from all across the country worship lord Ram and "shobhayatras" are carried out. He reflected on the organisation of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha and Mahakumbh 2025 and stated that the Ram Navami celebrations would be carried out in the same manner.

"Ram Navami is the biggest Hindu religious festival in the world. Hindus in the country and abroad worship lord Ram, and shobhayatras are carried out... Just more than a year ago, pran pratishtha of Ram Lalla was done in Ayodhya, and we have recently seen the Maha Kumbh. Similarly, the Ram Navami celebrations will be organised tomorrow in a grand manner", he told ANI on Saturday.

Earlier, the Calcutta High Court on Friday passed an order for the Howrah Ram Navami rally. The rally will take place between 3-5 pm, no arms will be allowed in the rally. Motorcycle rally will not be allowed. Rally has to be arranged peacefully with proper Police guidance.

Rally by Anjani Putra Sena, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Durga Vahini have been permitted. This rally will be done with 500 people. All rallies will happen on the same route of GT Road.

Markets and shops in West Bengal's Howrah district are decked up with flags and posters as preparations intensify for Ram Navami, which will be celebrated nationwide on April 6.

Reader Comments

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Amit S.
Good to see the authorities taking security seriously. After last year's incidents, these precautions are necessary. Hope everyone gets to celebrate peacefully! 🙏
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Priya M.
The decorations in Howrah look beautiful from the pictures I've seen! Ram Navami brings so much color and joy to our streets. Can't wait to see the processions tomorrow.
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Rahul K.
While I appreciate the security measures, I hope the police presence doesn't make the celebrations feel too restrictive. There should be a balance between safety and festivity.
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Sunita P.
Jai Shri Ram! 🚩 The high court's guidelines seem reasonable - no arms and limited participants will help maintain peace. Let's focus on the spiritual aspect of the festival.
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Nikhil D.
Interesting to see 29 IPS officers being deployed. Must be quite the logistical challenge to coordinate everything across multiple districts. Kudos to the police force for their efforts.
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Tanvi R.
The article mentions 59 processions in Kolkata alone! That's amazing. Hope the media covers the cultural aspects too - the music, dances, and decorations make Ram Navami so special.

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Ram Navami West Bengal Security Hindu Festival Kolkata Police Bajrang Lal Bagr Vishwa Hindu Parishad
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