CM Directs Heightened Vigilance During Eid-ul-Azha; Reviews Security in Sensitive U.P. Districts Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on May 24, 2026, issued directives to officials ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha festival, emphasizing strict security measures and administrative protocols to ensure public safety and order. The directives were announced during a review meeting with district magistrates and police chiefs in sensitive districts such as Aligarh, Bijnor, Saharanpur, Rampur, and Sambhal. Adityanath highlighted the need for heightened vigilance to prevent disruptions during the festival, which is observed on May 25, 2026. The Chief Minister instructed that ritual animal sacrifices, a central aspect of Eid-ul-Azha, must be conducted only at pre-designated sites and not in public spaces. He reiterated a ban on the sacrifice of prohibited animals and emphasized that no new practices should be encouraged. Additionally, Adityanath directed that prayers (namaz) be offered exclusively at traditional venues, with strict prohibitions against granting permission for prayers that involve blocking roads. To manage the logistical challenges of the festival, Adityanath mandated a well-planned system for waste disposal following animal sacrifices in every district. He also prohibited the open sale of meat and ordered the closure of illegal slaughterhouses. Within licensed facilities, the number of animals kept at any time was to be strictly limited to prescribed capacities. The CM further instructed officials to ensure uninterrupted power supply, sanitation, and security arrangements during the festive period. He directed that flag marches be conducted in sensitive areas prior to the festival, with continuous foot patrolling by police forces around religious sites.#uttar_pradesh #yogi_adityanath #eid_ul_azha #ganga_dussehra #ayush_policy
