East Division holds peace meeting ahead of Eid Milad, St. Mary’s Feast and Ganesha festival

The Bengaluru East Division police convened a peace meeting on Saturday ahead of the upcoming Eid Milad, St. Mary's Feast, and Ganesha festival to ensure the celebrations proceed without disruption. These festivals are scheduled to take place on August 26, August 29, September 8, and September 14, respectively.

The meeting was held at the Jalsa Banquet Hall in Pulakeshinagar and saw the participation of over 250 people, including police commissioners and senior officials from various civic bodies. Attendees comprised members from the Eid Milad Committee, St. Mary's Basilica Feast Committee, Ganeshotsava committees, religious leaders, public representatives, and members of the public.

During the meeting, the police and officials deliberated on measures to ensure the festivals are celebrated with mutual respect, brotherhood, and communal harmony. They emphasized the need for adequate precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain law and order, while minimizing inconvenience to the public.

Representatives from different religious communities pledged their cooperation to the police in maintaining peace and social unity. The police urged citizens not to believe or propagate rumors, and to promptly inform authorities of any suspicious activity or incidents.