Talking to reporters after reviewing the arrangement, City Police Commissioner Anurag Sharma said that it was almost after 14 years that Bonalu and Ramzan festivals have coincided. However, he appreciated the people for celebrating both the festivals with complete peace and harmony. He said that this cordial atmosphere should continue in the city forever.

However, the Commissioner said that a few people who might disturb the atmosphere have been taken into preventive custody. He said elaborate arrangements have been made for the peaceful conduct of Bonalu procession in the Old City which is coinciding with the Shab-e-Qadar, the last of the three holy nights for Muslims. Police pickets have been posted at all sensitive locations and patrolling has been intensified in all the areas.

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Lovers seen outside will be taken to their parents and they would be given counseling, the two oraganisations have announced. The hardcore Hindu organizations are opposed to the celebration of Valentine’s Day, which they say is not an Indian tradition.

Meanwhile, State Human Rights Commission has asked the police commissioner to provide security in wake of the threats from VHP and Bajrang Dal. The SHRC request to the Commissioner comes in wake of a complaint filed by a lawyer who said that VHP and Bajrang Dal have threatened to marry off lovers seen in public places. INN