Police Headquarters has issued some advice to the Hindu community for smooth celebration of Durga Puja, the biggest festival of Hindu community in the country.
The PHQ urged the Hindu community to remain aware about those involved in spreading rumour in the social networking sites including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter in a bid to harm the religious harmony.
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It also asked the puja organisers to set up separate entry ways for female and male devotees.
All were asked to refrain from carrying any bags at the puja mandaps.
It also asked to ensure CCTV cameras and fire extinguishers and established archway in important puja Mandaps.
The PHQ also asked the authorities concerned to keep sufficient lights at the immersion day and keep generator, charger lights standby for any emergency, if possible.
It also asked the authorities concerned to appoint volunteers for security.
The PHQ also asked to refrain from firecrackers during puja.
It also asked to use designated route for immersion of idols and ensure attendance of volunteers at the Puja mandaps.
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In any emergency, PHQ asked to make phone call to the police headquarters, DMP control room or Rapid Action Battalion control room.
The control room numbers are—01320001299, 01320001300, 01-55102666, 02-223381188, 02-47119988, 01320037845-46, 02-48963117 and 01777720029.
Fire service control room is also available for any emergency. The numbers include-02-223355555, 0171303181-82.