In Siwan city, the district administration has decided to suspend electricity supply during the Durga idol immersion procession scheduled for Thursday. This measure has been taken to prevent any potential accidents due to contact with overhead power lines during the procession. Sadar SDO Ashutosh Gupta has issued necessary instructions to the electricity department in this regard.

According to the administration's order, power supply will be disrupted in the concerned areas from 10 AM on Thursday until the procession concludes. This power cut is expected to last until midnight. The SDO has directed the electricity department to ensure that power supply is suspended as a precautionary measure along the designated routes of the Durga idol immersion processions and in the associated areas.

Large numbers of devotees, members of akhara committees, and local residents participate in the Durga immersion procession. During the procession, devotees often carry tall flags, religious symbols, and other items, which pose a risk of coming into contact with overhead power lines. Therefore, the decision to suspend electricity supply is a crucial precautionary step to avoid any untoward incidents during the immersion and to ensure the safety of devotees.

In addition to the city, arrangements for power cuts have also been made for processions taking place in rural areas. The Sadar SDO has instructed all Block Development Officers to ensure, through the Assistant Engineers of the electricity department, that power supply is suspended in their respective areas according to the scheduled time of the processions. In rural areas, power supply will be disrupted only during the period when the procession passes through a particular locality. Coordination between the administration and the electricity department has been emphasized to take necessary action.