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Meerut Police's Eid Prayer Ban Sparks Controversy

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-28T10:51:38.867708+05:30

- Union minister Jayant Singh criticizes Meerut police's ban on roadside Eid prayers, calling it 'Orwellian'. - Meerut police warn violators of strict legal action, including passport and license cancellations. - Security measures include drone surveillance, PAC, and RAF deployments to ensure peaceful celebrations. - Muslim community members argue the restrictions disproportionately target their religious practices. - Sambhal police also enforce similar restrictions, emphasizing law and order during upcoming festivals. Source: [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/meerut-police-warns-of-passport-cancellation-for-namaz-on-road-on-eid-orwellian-says-mos-jayant-singh-11743126289960.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/meerut-police-prohibit-eid-prayers-on-streets-jayant-chaudhary-decries-move-101743099613007.html)

Union minister Jayant Singh criticizes Meerut police's ban on roadside Eid prayers, calling it 'Orwellian'.
Meerut police warn violators of strict legal action, including passport and license cancellations.
Security measures include drone surveillance, PAC, and RAF deployments to ensure peaceful celebrations.
Muslim community members argue the restrictions disproportionately target their religious practices.
Sambhal police also enforce similar restrictions, emphasizing law and order during upcoming festivals.

Source: Mint, Hindustan Times