Reporter/Brijnath Tiwari (Gola Tehsil Incharge)
Golabazar, Gorakhpur.* Gola Police has taken a strict stance and taken major action against those who disturb peace and harmony during the festival of Diwali. Police have arrested 29 people for creating ruckus under the influence of alcohol, dispute over burning of firecrackers and spoiling the atmosphere by fighting in various villages of the police station area. A challan has been issued against everyone for fear of disturbing the peace, taking preventive action.
According to the information, on Sunday, on the day of Diwali, some people under the influence of alcohol created a ruckus in different villages of Gola police station area. At the same time, disputes arose at many places regarding burning of firecrackers. Within no time, some disputes escalated into fights, which increased the possibility of peace and order being affected during the festival. As soon as information about this was received, Gola police became active and started action against the miscreants.
Under the leadership of inspector in-charge CP Pandey, the police team raided various villages and arrested 29 people involved in cases of disturbance and assault. Police took preventive action as per rules and issued challan against all the accused late on Monday evening due to fear of breach of peace. Now everyone will be presented in the court of Sub-Collector Gola.
Inspector in-charge CP Pandey said that on an important festival like Diwali, it was the priority of the police to maintain peace, security and mutual harmony in the area. During the festival, action has been taken against those who create ruckus under the influence of alcohol, create disputes over firecrackers and spoil the atmosphere by fighting.
He clarified that the police is fully alert to maintain law and order in the area. Strict legal action will continue against those who disturb public peace, promote mutual disputes and spread anarchy. This action of Gola Police created panic among the rioters and rioters during the festival.