Sambhal adminstration deploys 18 magistrates, strengthens vigil on social media ahead of Bakri Eid

The festival should be celebrated peacefully, and full cooperation should be extended to the administration and the police..The DM said extensive cleanliness and water supply arrangements are required both during and after the ritual sacrifices.

The Sambhal administration has divided the district into five zones and deployed 18 magistrates to maintain law and order in view of the Bakri Eid festival, a senior official said on Friday.

Surveillance on social media platforms has also been strengthened.

District Magistrate (DM) Ankit Khandelwal said Bakri Eid will be celebrated on May 28, May 29 and May 30. In this regard, a meeting of the peace committee was held with the superintendent of police (SP), which was attended by Muslim religious leaders and officials from various government departments.

He said, ''The primary message of the meeting was that 'Qurbani' (sacrifice) and 'Namaz' should be performed only at traditional, designated locations.

No new arrangements deviating from the established traditions should be introduced. The festival should be celebrated peacefully, and full cooperation should be extended to the administration and the police.''.

The DM said extensive cleanliness and water supply arrangements are required both during and after the ritual sacrifices. To address this, specific locations have been identified, and instructions have been issued to deploy water tankers and establish alternative supply mechanisms.

Barricades will be erected to prevent the movement of stray cattle and dogs. The municipal corporation and nagar panchayats have been directed to deploy additional vehicles for the collection and disposal of waste and remains.

Regarding the slaughter of prohibited animals, the DM said, ''Sacrifices must be performed only using animals that are legally permitted. If any sacrifice involving prohibited animals is carried out, then strict action will be initiated.''.

He further informed that the social media monitoring team has been activated, and continuous surveillance is being maintained.