Indian Cities Bolster Security as Holi and Ramzan Friday Prayers Coincide

Authorities in Indore, Bhopal, and Delhi implement extensive measures to ensure communal harmony during overlapping religious observances.

Police in Indore, Bhopal, and Delhi have heightened security to prevent communal tensions as Holi and Ramzan's Friday prayers fall on the same day, March 14.
Indore police plan to deploy 2,000 officers, use drones for surveillance, and issue warnings to habitual offenders to maintain peace during the celebrations.
Delhi Police have identified over 100 sensitive locations and will deploy additional forces, including plainclothes officers, to monitor and prevent potential unrest.
Religious leaders in Bhopal emphasize the city's history of communal harmony and urge citizens to verify social media rumors before sharing them.
Peace committee meetings and community outreach efforts are being conducted across cities to foster understanding and cooperation between communities.