Shillong, Oct. 19 -- The Central Puja Committee (CPC), the apex body of Hindu religious organisations in Meghalaya, has appealed to residents across the state to maintain peace and communal harmony during Durga Puja.
The appeal comes after a meeting with Chief Secretary Dr. Shakil P. Ahammed, where he assured CPC leaders that security measures would be stepped up following a recent arson incident near the Shiv Mandir in the Mawbah locality.
CPC president Naba Bhattacharjee said the meeting centred on the need to deploy additional security forces during the remaining days of Durga Puja celebrations, particularly in the early hours and during final idol immersion.
Bhattacharjee stated that the government assured the CPC of enhanced securit...