The Delhi Police have denied permission for processions by Vishwa Hindu Parishad and another group in Jahangirpuri area on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. The decision comes in the wake of clashes between two communities in the same area last year. However, the police and paramilitary forces conducted a march in the area to promote communal harmony. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories to ensure peaceful celebrations. Meanwhile, the West Bengal High Court has directed the state government to requisition central forces for maintaining law and order during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations.
Extensive security arrangements made in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area
In light of the upcoming Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, the Delhi Police have made extensive security arrangements in Jahangirpuri area. The police conducted a march to promote communal harmony ahead of the celebrations. Last year, clashes had erupted between two communities during a procession on Hanuman Jayanti in the same area. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories to ensure peaceful celebrations and prevent any potential disturbances.
West Bengal High Court orders requisition of central forces for Hanuman Jayanti
The West Bengal High Court has ordered the state government to requisition central forces to maintain law and order during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations. The court cited recent events and directed the Centre to swiftly arrange for deployment upon receiving requisition from the state. The court also instructed the state’s intelligence department to be alert and prevent any potential violence. It also directed political leaders not to give any provocative statements to the media.
Advisory issued to all states and Union Territories ahead of Hanuman Jayanti
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories to ensure peaceful celebrations of Hanuman Jayanti. The advisory urged them to keep a check on any factors that could disrupt communal harmony. Last year, clashes had erupted between two communities during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area. The Delhi Police have denied permission for processions by Vishwa Hindu Parishad and another group in the area this year. Meanwhile, the West Bengal High Court has directed the state government to requisition central forces for maintaining law and order during the celebrations.
