Tight security to ensure smooth exams in Bokaro
Chas SDO Pranjal Dhanda and Bermo SDO Mukesh Machhua have imposed prohibitory orders within a 500-yard radius of all NEET exam centres under their respective jurisdictions.
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The restrictions include a ban on gathering of five or more persons, carrying or displaying any type of weapon including firearms, lathis, spears, or traditional arms organising rallies, meetings, or any demonstrations, and unauthorized movement or presence of individuals around the centres.
Only candidates, staff, police, and judicial officers associated with the exam are permitted to be present within the restricted zone.
The directive is aimed at preventing any form of interference or unfair assistance during the examination, said Vijaya Jadhav, DC, Bokaro.
A total of eight examination centres have been established in Bokaro district and six of them fall under Chas subdivision.
PM Shri Panchanna Rajbala Plus Two High School Satanpur, District Ramrudra CM School of Excellence Chas Bokaro, Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 Sector 4, Shri Mahavir Ji Plus Two High School Bijulia, Upgraded Government Plus Two High School Lakarkhanda, and PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No.
3. Under Bermo subdivision, Kendriya Vidyalaya CTPS Chandrapura and Plus Two High School Peterwar have been designated as centres.
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