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West Bengal Govt Releases SOP to Prevent Durga Puja Fire Accidents
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 11:42 AM
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The West Bengal government has issued new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance safety and prevent fire accidents during Durga Puja celebrations.
The West Bengal government has taken proactive steps to ensure the safety of devotees during the upcoming Durga Puja festivities. Following concerns over previous fire incidents, the state administration has officially issued new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at preventing such accidents in the future.
These guidelines are designed to standardize safety measures across all pandals and celebration venues in the state. The SOPs focus on strict adherence to fire safety protocols, ensuring that emergency exits are clear and that fire extinguishers are readily accessible at all times.
The move is part of a broader effort by the state government to maintain law and order while prioritizing public safety during one of the largest religious festivals in India. Local authorities have been instructed to monitor compliance with these new regulations strictly.
By implementing these structured safety protocols, the government aims to eliminate the risks associated with electrical faults and poor crowd management, ensuring a safe and accident-free celebration for millions of worshippers.
These guidelines are designed to standardize safety measures across all pandals and celebration venues in the state. The SOPs focus on strict adherence to fire safety protocols, ensuring that emergency exits are clear and that fire extinguishers are readily accessible at all times.
The move is part of a broader effort by the state government to maintain law and order while prioritizing public safety during one of the largest religious festivals in India. Local authorities have been instructed to monitor compliance with these new regulations strictly.
By implementing these structured safety protocols, the government aims to eliminate the risks associated with electrical faults and poor crowd management, ensuring a safe and accident-free celebration for millions of worshippers.