Noida Police imposes Section 144 ahead of Bakrid, Jyeshtha Ganga Dussehra festivals

In view of upcoming festivals Bakrid and Jyeshtha Ganga Dussehra, restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC will be enforced across Noida and Greater Noida from Sunday (June 16) to Wednesday (June 19), police said.

Prohibitory orders are being imposed to maintain peace and harmony during the festive period, they said today (June 15). The Ganga Dussehra would be celebrated on Sunday while Bakrid would be observed on Sunday and Monday.

Public prayers, worship, processions and other religious events in public places are entirely prohibited unless special



permission is obtained, according to a police order.

"In view of the potential threat to public order posed by anti-social elements, it cannot be ruled out that such individuals may disrupt peace," Additional DCP (law and order) Hirdesh Katheriya said.

"Additionally, various examinations and protest programmes are organised from time to time by the government, different commissions, councils, etc. and they are often notified shortly before their scheduled dates," Katheriya said, adding that appropriate measures are essential to ensure their smooth conduct.