GK Gauch, the Member of Parliament for the Habiganj-3 constituency and Whip of the National Parliament, has instructed local authorities to prevent the organisation of Baul music and traditional folk music performances across the district. Speaking at a meeting of the District Law and Order Committee on Sunday, 8 November, he called on the administration to remain vigilant against obscenity promoted under the guise of religious urs gatherings, folk songs, commercial trade fairs, and industrial expos.

Addressing the meeting, Whip Gauch emphasised the religious and cultural values of the local populace, stating that residents in the region do not appreciate folk music performances. He urged administration officials to remain watchful so that Baul music events are not hosted anywhere in the district, or at least within his parliamentary constituency. He stressed that authorities must strictly scrutinise event applications prior to granting permits, taking firm measures against activities that cause social and religious degradation.

Expressing strong concern over urban theft and the fencing of stolen property, Whip Gauch highlighted that burglarised goods are frequently sold to scrap dealers across the town. He directed law enforcement agencies to investigate scrap shops, inspect trading records, and prosecute merchants dealing in stolen goods. Additionally, he urged the police to intensify anti-narcotics drives to curb drug trafficking and recommended monitoring hotels and restaurants to discourage students from loitering during school hours.

Infrastructure protection and public welfare also featured prominently during the discussion. To safeguard the town protection embankment, Whip Gauch instructed the district administration to refrain from leasing sand quarries near the structure. He further urged authorities to identify shortages in personnel and equipment within the Fire Service and Civil Defence to enhance emergency response capabilities. To ensure transparency in public healthcare, he stressed that government medicine distribution at local hospitals must take place strictly in the presence of storekeepers and management committee members. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Dr GM Sarfaraz, with Civil Surgeon Ratnadeep Biswas and Superintendent of Police Tarek Mahmud in attendance.