In Patna, preparations for Dussehra have begun by the fire department. Fire mapping will be conducted starting Monday, and certificates are required for pandals larger than 300 square meters.

In Patna, the fire department has begun preparations for Dussehra. Mapping of puja pandals in the district will commence on Monday and this campaign will last approximately a week. The District Fire Officer, Abhishek Kumar, stated that all puja committees must adhere to the SOPs issued by the department's headquarters. It is mandatory to obtain a fire certificate for puja pandals constructed on areas exceeding 300 square meters.