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From Delhi to Sambhal, which was set up for Holi -Sensible zones in Up

From Delhi to Sambhal, which was set up for Holi -Sensible zones in Up

Security was reinforced in various parts of the country on Friday when the nation celebrates Holi’s festival, which coincides with the Friday Namaz during the current holy month of Ramadan.

Before the festival, the police carried out flag marches in several parts of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh to ensure a legal and order situation in the country.

Special security agreements were also made afterwards Some politicians and a policeman Competitive controversy in the past few days, which indicates that Muslims stay inside or cover themselves until noon while they come out of their houses to avoid inconvenience during the Holi celebrations.

In view of the volatile situation of mosques in various Uttar Pradesh cities, including Sambhals Shahi Jama Masjid apart from LucknowKanpur and Bareilly postponed the timing for Juma (Friday) Namaz to 2:30 p.m.

Muslim clergymen have also asked the community members to offer Namaz in their next mosque and not go too far during the Holi celebration.

Uttar Pradesh Prime Minister Yogi Adityanath also appealed to the people Celebrate Holi with harmony And do not apply violent colors to someone.

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Additional security measures in UP

The civil and police authorities in Uttar Pradesh took additional security measures to ensure that the festival is peaceful on Friday.

The police said that in view of increased concerns about possible incidents in places with a mixed population, they have interpreted a comprehensive security plan. Impropered, the use of monitoring drones and maintaining a strong vigil are part of the security plan set by the police.

“The police administration throughout the state is prepared for the Holi celebrations. Several meetings of the Peace Committee were held in all districts of the state,” said Prashann Kumar police director to PTI.

Several mosque management in the city have decided to cover the structures to prevent them from being colored with colors. Apart from Lucknow, 189 mosques across the country were covered in several districts such as Bareilly, Sambhal, Shahjahanpur and Aligarh in central Westerns with plane leaves to protect them from Holi’s splash, reported the new Indian Express.

Officials said that they also keep an eye on social media and take against those measures that make inflammatory spots and provocative content that could trigger unrest.

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The police in Delhi rises by vigil, the security in Gurugram increased

The police in the national capital also reinforced a vigil to ensure the situation of law and order on Friday. More than 25,000 police staff together with the Para forces were relieved to keep strict vigil in the city.

Over 300 sensitive Locaitons were identified by the police and keep an eye on every situation with drones and by monitoring CCTV cameras.

The police also held regular meetings with the Aman Committee in every district of the city. All 15 police districts in the national capital were instructed to increase the patrol, especially in residential areas and places known for Holi meetings, the police said in Delhi.

Meeting with the Markets Welfare Associations (MWAS) and the Resident Welfare Associations (RWAS) were also held by the police for peaceful behavior of the festivals.

In Gurugram, the police have set up 62 additional checkpoints to maintain law and order and traffic in the city.

A total of 72 ERVs and 135 police drivers teams are used for a quick reaction, the Gurugram police said.

A total of 37 checkpoints for the general obligation were set up in all four police zone east, West, South and Manesar-, while the traffic police set up 25 checkpoints in these zones.

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Rajasthan increases security

The police in Rajasthan held the meetings of the Peace Committee in various districts to celebrate the two festivals peacefully.

In the Alwar district, the Muslim Meo community took over a lead to promote harmony and brotherhood, as Sher Khan, leader of Commutity, held the Juma Namaz (Friday prayers) at 2 p.m. instead of 1:30 p.m.

Rajasthan DGP Utkal Ranjan Sahoo said in a explanation that the festivals give us the message of goodwill, harmony, mutual love and brotherhood. The police, RPF and GRP have also increased the security agreements in the border areas of the state.

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No ban on Holi celebrations: Bengalian minister

The Westbengalen -Forest Minister Birbaha Hansda made it clear on Thursday that at Holi celebrations in Sonajhuri Haat, no ban was enforced in Kolkatas Santiniketan in Sonajhuri Haat.

The minister said that after the BJP claimed that the government of Mamata Banerjee had banned Holi celebrations in Sonajhuri Haat to appease a certain community.

Hansda said that the Horten and Banner of the Ministry of Forest were only inquiries about the “rescue of the environment” and that those who want to play with colors are not prevented.