Overview

• Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has barred street prayers, insisting that namaz take place only at approved sites
• Authorities have identified 19 locations for animal sacrifice and banned public slaughter as well as cow and camel sacrifices
• Section 144 has been imposed in Sambhal, and around 900 people have been restricted to uphold peace ahead of the June 7 festival
• UP Police’s Cyber Cell will act against offensive Bakrid posts online, while QRT, PAC and RAF teams have been deployed across 14 Meerut zones to maintain order
• Religious leaders are required to finish sacrificial rites by 3 p.m. from June 7 to 9 and face penalties for uploading slaughter videos