Police intensify security in Ranchi, Jamshedpur for Holi

Ranchi | Wednesday | 20th March, 2019

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Jamshedpur/Ranchi: The district administrations of East Singhbhum and Ranchi on Tuesday beefed up security ahead of Holi. As many as 2,100 armed security personnel and 115 magistrates will be deployed across Jamshedpur and Ghatshila subdivision of East Singhbhum district till Friday. No one would be able to organise meetings without taking permission from administration after prohibitory orders are in place," said Ray. "All liquor shops will remain shut on March 21," the DC said.In state capital Ranchi, district administration has imposed prohibitory orders (section 144 of CrPC) to prevent holding of meetings with political overtones during the Holi festival. "Though Holi gatherings are expected to be non-political, the aim behind organising them is often political..