Police Headquarters (PHQ) has issued some advice to the Hindu community for a smooth celebration of Durga Puja, the biggest festival of the Hindu community in the country.
The PHQ urged the Hindu community to remain aware of those involved in spreading rumours on social networking sites including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter in a bid to harm religious harmony.
It also asked the puja organisers to set up separate entryways 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 archways in important puja Mandaps.
The PHQ also asked the authorities concerned to keep sufficient lights on the immersion day and keep the generator, and charger lights on 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 routes for the immersion of idols and ensure the attendance of volunteers at the Puja mandaps.
In any emergency, PHQ asked to make phone calls 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.
The fire service control room is also available for any emergency. The numbers include-02-223355555, 0171303181-82.
