Administrator
16 August 2025
All roads lead to Nemra in Ramgarh district of Jharkhand, the village where Shradh ceremony of former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren.
The movement of heavy vehicles plying on the National Highway 33 was blocked on Saturday.
A dedicated control room has been established to manage public safety and traffic regulation.The security deployment was on top gear.
As many as 10 IPS officers, 60 deputy superintendents of police, 65 inspectors, and over 2,500 police personnel. Multi-agency teams comprising police, administrative staffers, and volunteers will remain operational 24/7 to ensure effective crowd management, emergency response, and law and order.
Indeed, elaborate arrangements have been made as several dignitaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, are expected to attend the ceremony in the village, located around 70 km from the state capital Ranchi.
The 81-year-old political leader died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Delhi. His death on August 4 marked the end of a political era that saw tribal movement rise to national prominence as the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha co-founder played a key role in Jharkhand's creation.
"In view of expected high footfall, massive security arrangements have been made. A dedicated control room has been established at Nemra to manage public safety and traffic regulation," an official said.
Catering arrangements including trucks loaded with Khassi(male goats)for mutton and rice
have been made at three large dining pandals, where traditional 'Shraddh' meals and prasad will be served.
A special exhibition and memorial gallery is also being set up to commemorate the life and legacy of Guruji, as Shibu Soren was popularly known.
The exhibition will feature rare photographs, historical documents, and key milestones from his political career, with a particular focus on his contributions to tribal welfare and public service.
The 'Shraddh' ceremony is witnessing a significant public participation.
