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Holi 2025: Sambhal Superintendent of Police (SP) KK Bishnoi on Friday outlined the arrangements for Holi celebrations in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. He stated that processions for the festival will be permitted across the city. He informed that Friday Prayers would be offered after 2:30 pm in Sambhal. KK Bishnoi ensured that proper Police deployment will be in place for Peaceful Celebration.

What Did Sambhal SP Say?

Speaking to ANI, he said, “Processions for the Holi will be taken out; Holi will be celebrated in all parts of the city before, and people will play it before 2:30 PM. Proper police deployment is in place. I hope this Holi will bring happiness to all… After 2:30 PM, Friday prayers (Jumme ki Namaz) will be offered.”

#WATCH | Sambhal, UP: SP KK Bishnoi says, “Processions for the Holi will be taken out; Holi will be celebrated in all parts of the city before, and people will play it before 2:30 PM. Proper police deployment is in place. I hope this Holi will bring happiness to all… After 2:30… pic.twitter.com/yRPNpiQaNW

— ANI (@ANI) March 14, 2025

#WATCH | Sambhal, UP: Paramilitary forces conduct a flag march as Holi celebrations and Jumma Namaz are to be held today. pic.twitter.com/yH3kD6YNZX

— ANI (@ANI) March 14, 2025

Earlier on Thursday, Sambhal Circle Officer (CO) Anuj Chaudhary conducted a flag march with police personnel to ensure law and order in the city. Sambhal District Magistrate Rajendra Pensia, along with senior police officers and paramilitary forces, also held a flag march to strengthen security measures.

Meanwhile, the mosques in Aligarh and Jama Masjid in Sambhal were covered with tarpaulin sheets. The step was taken as a precautionary measure following the local administration’s decision.

Sambhal ASP Shreesh Chandra on Wednesday stated that all ten religious places on the traditional route taken by the Holi procession would be covered so that no sentiments would be hurt.

“All 10 religious places that fall on the traditional route taken by the Holi procession will be covered so that no sentiments are hurt. There have been talks and agreement between the two sides on this,” Chandra said.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Security personnel remain deployed in Sambhal. The festival of #Holi is being celebrated today, Jumma Namaz will also be offered today.

As per Sambhal SP KK Bishnoi, Holi will be celebrated before 2:30 PM and after 2:30 PM, Friday prayers (Jumme ki… pic.twitter.com/doQpEVlaTx

— ANI (@ANI) March 14, 2025