Security tightened for Lalon Shah’s death anniversary

Security has been strengthened at Cheuriya in Kumarkhali upazila of Kushtia ahead of the 136th death anniversary of Baul legend Fakir Lalon Shah, with the district administration and law enforcement agencies making preparations to ensure a peaceful celebration.

Kushtia Deputy Commissioner Touhid Bin-Hasan disclosed the preparations at a press briefing at Lalon Academy in Cheuriya on Friday afternoon.

Earlier, a meeting of the district law and order-related core committee was held at the same venue, attended by Kushtia Superintendent of Police Md Aminul Islam as a special guest.

The deputy commissioner said a large number of devotees, admirers and visitors from home and abroad were expected to gather at Lalon Akhra in Cheuriya to mark the occasion.

He said adequate police, SRB and Ansar personnel would be deployed at the venue and surrounding areas, while plainclothes intelligence surveillance would be strengthened.

Authorities have also been instructed to ensure smooth movement of visitors and remain alert to deal with any untoward incident.

The meeting also discussed traffic control, cleanliness, healthcare services, parking arrangements and fire safety.

Officials from the district administration, law enforcement agencies and Lalon Academy attended the meeting.