Overview
- Administrative teams with heavy police presence removed equipment on Sunday in Old Lucknow, Thakurganj, Alambagh, Bazaarkhala and Mahanagar.
- Joint commissioner of police Bablu Kumar said the operation is strictly administrative and not aimed at any religion.
- Many places of worship cooperated after receiving notices, and authorities said the drive will continue on Monday and Tuesday.
- Notices warn religious institutions of strict legal action for repeat violations under court and state guidelines.
- Separately, the High Court sought an explanation from the Excise Commissioner over a liquor outlet near Lohia Hospital, with the next hearing on November 14.