West Bengal: Women celebrate 'Sindur Khela' in Siliguri

Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], October 12 : Women celebrated 'Sindur Khela' in Siliguri, on the final day of Durga Puja on Saturday marking the conclusion of the festivities in West Bengal.
Idols of Goddess Durga were immersed at Siliguri's Lal Mohan Moulik Niranjan ghat.

Durga Puja was celebrated with enthusiasm and zeal and devotees thronged at temples and pandals to offer prayers to Goddess Durga.
The Siliguri Metropolitan Police (SMP) had heightened security across the city during the Durga Puja celebrations. Authorities took extra precautions to prevent any untoward incidents during the festivities, with special measures in place, according to sources.
A meeting was held by the Siliguri Metropolitan Police with relevant agencies to ensure proper security arrangements.
Speaking to ANI, C Sudhakar, Commissioner of Police, Siliguri Metropolitan Police said, "We have seven major puja events, six of which are licensed. You are all aware of the public festivities, and we have deployed 2,000 police personnel. In addition, we have a dedicated anti-crime team and two Pink Nobel teams for women's safety, with a specific number for the Pink Nobel service."
Around 2,000 police personnel were deployed across key areas in Siliguri, including streets and highways, to maintain peace and safety during the celebrations. Security cameras were installed at major locations, including Puja pandals, to enhance surveillance.
In addition to the police force, assistance booths were set up at important spots to help the public. Quick response teams were formed to address emergencies promptly.
The SMP coordinated with various security forces, including the Border Security Force (BSF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), to ensure security along the international border areas near Siliguri.