A total of 6,172 Ansar members will be deployed to ensure the security of 1,025 Durga Puja mandaps (pavilions) during the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja in Moulvibazar. A briefing parade for the Ansar-VDP (Village Defence Party) was held on Thursday (October 15). During the briefing, the Ansar-VDP District Commandant, Deputy Director Md. Rashidul Hasan, stated that 6,172 Ansar and VDP members have been deployed to secure the 1,025 Puja mandaps across Moulvibazar district. These personnel will work to ensure that the Durga Puja festival is celebrated in a peaceful and festive atmosphere in this district, which ranks third in the country in terms of the number of Puja mandaps.

He remarked that the communal harmony and mutual goodwill in Moulvibazar are exemplary. He urged every member to act responsibly to uphold this tradition and ensure an environment where the Hindu community can celebrate the festival without any hindrance. Following the directives of the Director General, the District Commandant instructed the personnel to carry out their duties with vigilance, dedication, discipline, and professionalism. The briefing emphasized the importance of maintaining round-the-clock surveillance, ensuring the safety of idols and mandaps, managing crowds, providing assistance to women, children, and the elderly, and taking measures to prevent fires and accidents.

Members were advised to remain alert against rumors, provocations, and any attempts to disrupt communal harmony. They were further instructed to immediately report any suspicious activity to their superiors and to maintain close coordination with the police, the local administration, and the Puja Celebration Committee.