Bareilly admn enforces strict guidelines for Eid-ul-Azha to maintain harmony
Bareilly: The Bareilly district administration has enforced stringent guidelines to maintain law and order and uphold communal harmony during Eid-ul-Azha on Friday.
District magistrate Avneesh Singh issued instructions prohibiting animal sacrifice in public spaces and warned that posting photos or videos of such acts on social media would result in strict legal consequences.
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Municipal bodies across the district have been directed to implement effective waste disposal mechanisms. "Sanitation teams from municipal corporations and local urban bodies have been deployed with area-specific responsibilities. Their work will be closely monitored to ensure cleanliness throughout the festival," Singh said.
Authorities also announced that Eid prayers would be permitted only at designated Eidgahs or prayer grounds.
"Offering prayers on roads or in public places will not be allowed under any circumstances," the DM added.
To curb the spread of misinformation and inflammatory content, cyber cell units and police will actively monitor social media platforms. Officials have been instructed to take immediate action against any provocative posts, rumors, or communal targeting.
Meanwhile, Sambhal district magistrate Dr Rajendra Pensiya issued a similar directive permitting animal sacrifice only at 19 designated locations.
Sacrifice in open or public areas is strictly banned, with violators subject to legal action.
Farmaan Hasan Khan, national secretary of the Muslim organisation Jamaat Raza-e-Mustafa, appealed to community members to fully adhere to the administration's advisory. "We urge everyone to carry out sacrifices in enclosed areas, maintain hygiene, and avoid sharing any images or videos online," he told TOI.
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