Jamshedpur, Aug.1: The district police will tighten security in view of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15.
Though Intelligence reports have not specified any particular threat perception, a general will be sounded across the city. East Singhbhum deputy commissioner Amit Kumar convened a meeting in view of the preparations.
Special checking drive will be organized at the border areas of the city. Close vigil will be kept at the strategic locations like markets, bus stands and hotels.
As per the program, the flag hoisting ceremony would take place at 9 a.m. at Gopal Maidan. A colorful pageantry would be taken out in which children of local schools, government offices would take part. The district administration will also felicitate 26 freedom fighters during the function.
Units of the Army, Home Guards, NCC, NSS, and Scout and Guides would take part in the march-past. Students of various schools would participate in the program.
Meanwhile as per the orders of DC, SSP and DSP the entry of commercial heavy vehicles would be banned in the city.
“It is a day of national celebration and an occasion of pride; everyone ought to participate in it.
Proper seating arrangements for freedom fighters, ex-soldiers and their families and senior citizens would be made so that they could observe the Independence Day parade,” said a senior official.
The ground would be jointly decorated by the district administration. Meanwhile city hotels are making elaborate arrangements to mark August 15 in their own special way.
Food festivals with a variety of delicacies have been planned for the occasion.