PATNA, Nov. 7 -- CM Samrat Choudhary on Friday told the police top brass to ensure hassle-free and safe stay for lakhs of people returning to their native place during the all important Diwali and Chhath festivals and maintain full alertness. He stressed that people returning to Bihar from other states and abroad during the festive season should feel safe and welcome. The CM chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the peaceful and safe celebration of Chhath and Diwali. The meeting was attended by the chief secretary, DGP, senior police officials of state police headquarters besides district magistrates, SPs, range IGs and DIGs through video-conferencing. The chief minister directed district authorities to constitute Quick Response Teams (QRTs) and keep them operational throughout the festivals. He directed officials to act on genuine reports and counter fake news within a maximum of four hours and round-the-clock patrolling must be ensured, particularly around railway stations, bus stands and other crowded public places. He also instructed police to ensure prompt action in the event of any untoward incident. Samrat asked district magistrates (DMs) to personally monitor cleanliness and security arrangements at public places and Chhath ghats, ensure adequate facilities, involve local volunteers and deploy swimmers at village-level ghats. According to a statement issued by the CM's office, Samrat also directed officials to visit Dalit and Mahadalit localities to promote social harmony....