PATNA: Public entry to the sprawling Gandhi Maidan has been banned for preparations of the Independence Day celebrations. The ban also included morning walk on the ground and it would be in effect till August 15, said DM Chandrashekhar Singh on Monday.
The rehearsal of different security forces, slated to participate in the ceremonial parade, will begin from Tuesday. "For the first time, prohibition guards will also take part in the I-Day function and join the rehearsal for the celebrations. A company of about 51 excise department jawans will be part of the ceremonial event,” said Singh.
