Additional forces, eyes on social media for Bakrid
Ranchi/Jamshedpur/Hazaribag: Goat markets in Ranchi were abuzz with activities on the eve of Bakrid on Friday as the district administration prepared to put more boots on the ground and tighten its vigil to maintain law and order during the festival.
Goats, named after Bollywood celebrities, were paraded before the buyers at the markets in Karbala Chowk and behind the Urdu Library in the city. Breeds like Totapari, Jamunapari, Barbari, and Sirohi were in demand and their prices varied between Rs 15,000 and Rs 80,000 on the eve of the festivities.
"Depending on the breed, the price changes a lot. Some buyers ask for goats with height, others want a strong build, or unique horns.
Presentation matters," said Mohammad Saeed, a trader from Chas, overseeing a stall with both Totapari and Sirohi breeds. Two of the most talked-about goats, 'Riyaz' and 'Dilawar', are both Jamunapari breeds, fetched Rs 80,000.
Meanwhile, IG (Operations) Michael Raj said the five companies of CRPF, two companies of RAF, six companies of Rapid Action Police have been deployed in the state capital alongside home guards and personnel from the Jharkhand Armed Police and the India Reserve Battalion.
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Ranchi deputy commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri on Thursday held meetings with members of peace committee and urged them to inform the police about rumourmongering on social. Ranchi Sadar SDO Utkarsh Kumar said magistrates along with police will be deployed in the city. "People have been asked not to use prohibited meat in the festival," he said.District officials said magistrates, along with police personnel, will be deployed across 120 locations across Ranchi district.
A flag march was also taken out on Friday evening, the police said.
Tight security arrangements were made in East Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan districts to ensure the festivities passed off peacefully. Police officials said over 2,500 police personnel were deployed additionally to maintain law and order. "Bike and jeep patrolling in the sensitive areas has been increased on the eve of the festival," DIG Kolhan range Anuranjan Kispotta said, adding that local police would monitor social media platforms.
Mock drills were also held in Ranchi, Khunti, Dhanbad and Hazaribag districts on Thursday and Friday.
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