In the wake of Holi, the Uttar Pradesh Police has issued a detailed advisory to all district magistrates and superintendents of police. The advisory has been issued to crack down on people playing vulgar songs during the festival, department spokesperson Tripathi said. “In view of festivals such as Barawafat and Holi, greater vigilance is required against such songs, as they evoke sharp reactions in society. Timely preventive actions are required to curb such tendencies and ensure amity in society,” Tripathi stated.
SECTION 144 ISSUED IN GAUTAM BUDH NAGAR
Earlier, Gautam Budh Nagar police imposed prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC across the district, restricting public gatherings. The prohibitory orders which came into effect on March 1 will remain in force till the end of this month i.e, March 31. “Section 144 imposed in Gautam Buddh Nagar with immediate effect till March 31 in view to maintain law & order and ensure adherence to COVID rules in view of upcoming festivals,” the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissionerate said, as quoted by ANI
SECTION 144 IN NOIDA, GREATER NOIDA: LIST OF RESTRICTIONS
- Assembly and gathering of five or more persons prohibited
- Taking out or organising processions is prohibited.
- Bursting of firecrackers is prohibited.
- Use of loudspeakers banned.
- Music bands in a procession are prohibited.
- Social gatherings without permission are prohibited.
- Protests/hunger strikes are prohibited.
ISLAMIC CENTRE OF INDIA ISSUES ADVISORY FOR BARAWAFAT
Meanwhile, the Islamic Centre of India in Lucknow has also issued an advisory for Muslims for Barawafat. Notably, Barawafat will be celebrated on March 7 and Holi on March 8.
Senior Sunni cleric, Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali, has asked Muslims to respect the religious sentiments of Hindus who will be celebrating Holi at the same time. “Muslims should visit the graveyards after 5 PM and refrain from fireworks,” he said.
