DHANBAD, March 20 -- Administrations in Dhanbad and Bokaro have intensified security and preparations to ensure peaceful Eid-ul-Fitr and Sarhul celebrations on March 21, with a strong focus on coordination, surveillance, and public cooperation.

In Dhanbad, the district administration has divided the area into seven zones-Katras, Dhanbad, Chirkunda, Topchanchi, Jharia, Govindpur, and Tundi-and deployed magistrates and police officers across all police stations and outposts. Deputy commissioner Aditya Ranjan said, "A 24-hour district control room will remain functional from 6 am on March 21 to 6 am on March 22."

Dhanbad senior superintendent of police Prabhat Kumar said, "Mobile patrol units, Quick Response Teams, and a dedicated social m...