Two libraries set up in Red-hit Rohtas villages

PATNA: Rohtas SP Ashish Bharti on Friday inaugurated two libraries – one each at Rehal and Dhansa villages in the district on Friday – to provide books and study material for free to the students of Maoist-hit areas.
Speaking on the occasion, Bharti said the students can avail the facility as authentic books on different subjects were available at the libraries.Earlier, the students had to visit urban localities to get study materials.
The SP assured the students of providing more books depending on the demand and requirement of the students preparing for various competitive examinations. He donated over 250 books to the libraries.
Bharti said more libraries would come up in the remote villages to encourage students to pursue higher studies and prepare for various competitive examinations.
The SP hoped that the facility would cement ties between the police and the people. “It is an attempt to change the perception of the people about the police,” he added.
Several police officers were present on the occasion.