Keeping the safety of people in mind, the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police announced on Sunday that it was enforcing CrPC section 144 throughout the district and that no religious prayers or processions will be permitted at public spaces or contested sites throughout Noida and Greater Noida on the occasion of Holi on March 25, Monday.According to the order issued by the Noida Police, the consumption of liquor or intoxicating substances in any public place is prohibited. Violators of the order face legal repercussions under IPC section 188.In addition to this, the police in its order said that on Holi and Dhulandi festivals, some groups have also suggested protests for March 25. According to the police directive, the possibility of disturbance of peace by anti-social elements cannot be ruled out.दिनांक 25.03.2024 को होली(दुल्हेंडी/रंगोत्सव) का पर्व मनाये जाने के साथ-साथ विभिन्न संगठनो द्वारा धरना प्रदर्शन आदि विभिन्न कार्यक्रम किया जाना भी प्रस्तावित है।अतः दिनांक 25.03.2024 को दंड प्रक्रिया संहिता की धारा-144 लागू की जाती है। pic.twitter.com/kPlzLDCcWX— POLICE COMMISSIONERATE GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR (@noidapolice) March 24, 2024Apart from this, given the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, peace may be disturbed due to protests by various party workers, farmers groups, and other protestors. The order also prohibits the use of drones within a radius of 1 km from government establishments and bans people from carrying rods, swords, or any other kind of firearms at public places. Namaz, Pooja, or any type of religious processions will be completely prohibited in public places and public routes. In unavoidable circumstances, permission will have to be taken from the Police Commissioner, or the Additional Commissioner of Police or Deputy Commissioner of Police Zone concerned, the order stated.The order further says, Due to all this and to maintain peace in Gautam Buddh Nagar, any mischievous elements must be prevented from carrying out such activities which may create an unfavorable environment.
