400 chhath ghats near railway tracks; GRP on alert
PATNA, Nov. 13 -- The government railway police (GRP) have identified approximately 400 Chhath ghats across Bihar located in close proximity to railway tracks, leading the administration to urgently implement heightened safety measures for the upcoming festival, officials said on Thursday.
Observing the massive influx of pilgrims expected to visit these locations, ADG (rail) Kamal Kishore Singh issued special instructions to railway superintendents of police (Rail SPs).
The directive focuses on managing the large crowds and ensuring the safety of devotees who often have to cross or walk near railway lines to reach the ghats.
The GRP have prepared a list of Chhath ghats, coordinated with the district administration and assigned additional police personnel for the purpose.
The rail ADG also issued increased security in long-distance trains as well as major railway stations such as Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur and Bhagalpur. P3...
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