In view of Bakrid, the Uttar Pradesh Police have stepped up security measures across the State, particularly in sensitive areas, to ensure the festival passes peacefully. Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna has issued strict instructions to all police units, emphasising that no namaz will be allowed on roads and that law and order must be maintained at all costs.
DGP Krishna has directed that no new traditions related to animal sacrifice should be permitted anywhere in the State. He also instructed police officials to ensure that public pathways are not obstructed under any circumstances and to enforce a complete ban on the sacrifice of prohibited animals.
The DGP has made it clear that security arrangements must be robust and responsive, with daily patrolling and checking around all religious sites.
So far, more than 1,178 meetings have been held with peace committees and religious leaders across Uttar Pradesh to build consensus and community cooperation. A total of 2,623 locations have been identified as sensitive or potential hotspots. To manage these areas, 2,134 Quick Response Teams (QRTs) have been activated. At the state level, the police headquarters has deployed two Additional Superintendents of Police, six Deputy Superintendents of Police, 51 companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and three companies of the Central Armed Police Forces in high-alert districts.
Senior officers, including ADGs, Commissioners, IGs, DIGs, SSPs, and SPs, have been instructed to deploy additional forces in vulnerable zones, resolve any past disputes beforehand, and maintain open coordination with religious heads, civil defense volunteers, and prominent citizens. All previous incidents must be reviewed personally by senior officials to avoid recurrence. The DGP stressed that police presence should be visible and well-planned under a zonal and sector-based deployment strategy. UP-112 emergency response vehicles will be stationed at critical points for quick action.
Special emphasis has been placed on monitoring social media. Officials have been directed to keep a close watch on all platforms and immediately counter any misinformation or objectionable content. Legal action will be taken against those trying to spread provocative or misleading messages that could disrupt communal harmony.
In Meerut, the administration has imposed a complete ban on offering Bakrid namaz on public roads. Police officials, led by SSP Vipin Tada, have clearly stated that prayers will only be allowed inside mosques and designated spaces such as Eidgahs. The only additional location permitted for prayer is within the compound of Faiz-e-Aam Inter College. Local police and administration have held meetings with clerics and community leaders to ensure that the order is strictly followed.
Seven station house officers, three circle officers, and SP City will be present at the main Eidgah to supervise the arrangements. Additional security forces, including a company of Rapid Action Force (RAF) and paramilitary personnel, will also be stationed. The police will record video footage of the prayer gatherings to identify any violations. Any attempt to perform namaz on roads or to disturb public peace will result in legal action, using the recorded evidence as the basis for FIRs.
The administration has clarified that permission for public religious gatherings or prayers on roads will not be granted under any circumstances. These measures have been enforced to ensure that Bakrid celebrations are conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law.