Discussion on to manage Bisket Jatra

BHAKTAPUR, April 04: The District Administration Office, Bhaktapur held a discussion with concerned agencies and stakeholders to manage the Bisket Jatra. 

A multi-stakeholder meeting held under the coordination of Chief District Officer (CDO) Roshani Kumari Shrestha took various decisions for the proper management of Bisket Jatra. The meeting was attended by police, government office chiefs, representatives from Guthi Sansthan, procession operators, political leaders, local clubs and stakeholders. 

The Metropolitan Police Range has decided to completely shut the liquor shops during the procession period. 

Chief District Officer Shrestha said CCTV cameras have been installed along the main roads and intersections where the Jatra is being held. 

He warned that stern action would be taken against those disrupting the Jatra. 

The District Administration Office Bhaktapur and District Police Range Bhaktapur will be responsible for maintaining peace and security in the city area during the period. 

The Guthi Sansthan Branch Office, Bhaktapur will make necessary preparations to start and complete all the pujas and jatra related to Bisketjatra on time.

Arrangements have been made to manage the cables, wires and fiber net cables in the Jatra route areas of the city and ambulances, fire engines and disaster preparedness equipment will be kept ready in all the hospitals of the city under the aegis of Nepal Red Cross Society, Bhaktapur. 

The Nepal Scouts will mobilize volunteers in crowded areas on April 12, April 13, and April 17.