Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Bihar Bans DJs, Tightens Security Ahead of Durga Puja
Bihar is preparing for Durga Puja and Dussehra.
Officials have banned DJs and said they will take strict action against people who disturb peace.
Police and government leaders reviewed plans for all 40 districts.
Police will watch sensitive places and keep an eye on social media.
Organizers must get licenses for pandals, idols and processions.
Processions will be recorded, and songs or displays that could offend communities are not allowed.
Loudspeakers need permission and must be switched off overnight.
Officials will also arrange safety, medical and rescue teams at busy venues and immersion sites.
Bihar has banned DJs ahead of Durga Puja and Dussehra and warned of strict action against people disrupting law and order.
Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit and DGP Preeta Verma jointly reviewed preparations covering all 40 districts.
Police chiefs were told to deploy adequate forces at sensitive locations and monitor social media.
Puja pandals, idols and immersion processions must be licensed; processions will be photographed and videographed.
Loudspeakers require permission and cannot be used from 10 pm to 6 am; officials were also told to arrange medical, rescue and crowd-safety measures.
- Who
- Bihar officials, police, festival organizers, DJ operators and loudspeaker owners.
- What
- Authorities have tightened festival security, banned DJs and set licensing, monitoring and safety requirements.
- When
- Ahead of Durga Puja and Dussehra; the report was dated October 5.
- Where
- Across Bihar, including all 40 districts.
- Why
- To protect women and children, maintain law and order, and prevent disruption of communal harmony.
- Festivals
- Durga Puja and Dussehra
- Districts covered
- 40: 38 administrative districts and two police districts
- DJ rule
- DJs are banned across the state
- Loudspeaker hours
- Use is prohibited from 10 pm to 6 am; permission is required
- Licensing
- Licensing is mandatory for puja pandals, idols and immersion processions
- Organizer undertakings
- Organizers must provide undertakings from 10–25 responsible people
- Safety preparations
- Measures include medical teams, ambulances, QRTs, SDRF personnel, CCTV cameras, watchtowers and rescue teams at designated sites