Kokrajhar (Assam), 14 October (HS): A meeting was held at Fakiragram in Assam’s Kokrajhar district to discuss the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the peaceful, orderly and safe celebration of the upcoming Durga Puja festival and immersion of idols. The meeting was organised on the initiative of the Fakiragram Municipal Board in accordance with the directions of the district administration.

The meeting took place at the community hall near Shaheed Bedi in Fakiragram, where officials and representatives discussed various arrangements and safety measures to be followed during the festival and idol immersion processions.

Those present included Fakiragram Municipal Board Chairman Sultan Alam, Vice-Chairman Pranab Sharma, DSP Binanda Basumatary, Fakiragram Police Station Officer-in-Charge Arjun Das and former municipal chairman Surendra Sharma. Ward commissioners, along with office-bearers of various Durga Puja committees and idol immersion committees, also attended the meeting.

Discussions focused on maintaining law and order, ensuring the safety of devotees and the general public, regulating traffic and addressing possible challenges during idol immersion. Emphasis was laid on ensuring that all committees strictly follow the guidelines and SOPs issued by the administration.

The meeting also highlighted the need for close coordination among the district administration, police, municipal authorities and Puja committees to prevent any untoward incidents and ensure that people from all communities can celebrate the festival in a peaceful atmosphere.

The participants were urged to discharge their responsibilities sincerely and extend full cooperation to the administration for the smooth and successful conduct of Durga Puja and idol immersion programmes.------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash