Ranchi, March 26 -- Jharkhand authorities have stepped up security, surveillance and route monitoring ahead of Ram Navami, with police and administration intensifying preparations across districts.
Officials said flag marches, drone surveillance, deployment of quick response teams and enhanced patrolling were being carried out to maintain law and order during processions.
Sensitive areas and procession routes are being closely monitored, while control rooms and anti-riot arrangements have also been activated, officials said.
In Dhanbad, police conducted a flag march with over 100 vehicles, while similar exercises were carried out in multiple police station areas of Latehar, officials said.
Latehar Deputy Commissioner Utkarsh Gupta and S...