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DGP bars new processions, tech heavy safety strategy rolled out

Hindustan Times Lucknow

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June 27, 2025

The Uttar Pradesh Police have stepped up security across the state with the start of the Islamic month of Muharram, focusing on communally sensitive districts.

- HT Correspondent

LUCKNOW: District police chiefs have been instructed to ensure deployment along Tazia procession routes and mourning sites. Flag marches are being conducted in sensitive localities to maintain peace and order.

"Only those processions will be allowed that have been taken out traditionally in the past. No new processions or routes will be allowed," director general of police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna said, in a circular issued to district police chiefs. The guidelines are effective from June 27 to July 6, a press note shared from police headquarters stated on Thursday.

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