SRB-8, Barishal working to ensure security during autumn Durga Puja
Masud Rana, Barishal
On the occasion of the autumn Durga Puja, Special Response Battalion (SRB)-8, Barishal has intensified special security activities to maintain law and order, ensure overall security of the puja mandap and maintain communal harmony. As part of this, the battalion has already visited 75 puja mandap out of a total of 90 puja mandap, including 46 in the Barisal City Corporation area and 44 outside the City Corporation.
Durga Puja is one of the main religious festivals of Hindus. A large number of devotees, visitors and common people gather at the puja mandapams during this festival. SRB-8, Barisal, in coordination with the local administration, law enforcement agencies and the puja celebration committee, has taken various security measures to keep the festival peaceful, safe and uninterrupted.
As part of the security activities, CCTV system monitoring of the puja mandap, round-the-clock communication and coordination with volunteers, uniformed and plainclothes surveillance, use of body-on cameras and special patrol activities are being conducted. In addition, a control room has been set up to quickly deal with any emergency and unwanted situation. In case of emergency, the concerned have been requested to contact 01777-710899.
On this occasion, in a media briefing organized after visiting the Sri Sri Shankar Math temple in Barisal, Mr. Mohammad Jakiul Karim, (G), BN, Captain, SRB-8, Barisal said, "Ensuring the safety of all citizens regardless of religion and caste and maintaining communal harmony is one of the responsibilities of the battalion. The members are performing their duties with caution and responsibility so that no individual or group can create chaos during religious festivals."
Sri Sri Shankar Math Temple President Liman Krishna Saha and General Secretary Chinmoy Das along with other concerned persons were present at the media briefing.
At this time, leaders of the Puja celebration committee, volunteers, local public representatives and the public at all levels were urged to cooperate with the law enforcement agencies. In addition, if any suspicious person, object or activity is seen, they are requested to immediately inform the relevant authorities and refrain from spreading rumors and false information on social media.
SRB-8, Barisal expresses its strong conviction that with the collective efforts and cooperation of all concerned, the members of the battalion will continue to perform their duties with professionalism, dedication and sincerity to ensure that the autumn Durga Puja is celebrated in a peaceful, safe and festive atmosphere.
