<h1>Eastern Zonal Council meeting addresses sexual offense investigations, fast-track courts, banking facilities, emergency response systems</h1> The Union Home Minister will chair the Eastern Zonal Council meeting in a state capital with approximately 70 representatives from four eastern states participating. Security has been enhanced for the event, with traffic restrictions implemented. The council, established under the States Reorganisation Act 1956, will discuss national issues including sexual offense investigations, fast-track courts, banking facilities, emergency response systems, and regional matters like nutrition, education, and health. State delegations will include chief ministers and senior officials. One state plans to raise concerns about pending dues from public sector undertakings related to mining operations.