Mumbai: In order to ensure peace and tranquility in the region, the Mumbai police have urged those observing ‘Shab-e-barat’ to strictly follow guidelines. Notably, Shab-e-barat, or the ‘night of forgiveness’ is observed on the 15th day of Shaban by Muslims who believe Allah decides the fortune and future of all creatures on this night. Also, it will start with ‘namaz e maghrib’ on Sunday and culminate with ‘namaz e fazar’ on Monday.
A meeting was held on Saturday during which it was decided that five additional commissioners of police, 13 DCPs, 1,200 officers, and 5,500 personnel, including home guards and SRPF units, will be deployed to maintain law and order, an official said.
“Social media posts will be monitored and youth have been told not to ride triple-seaters or indulge in unnecessary honking. Everyone observing Shab-e-Barat must strictly follow all police guidelines and ensure no one is inconvenienced,” he said.
CCTV cameras across the metropolis will be used to keep tabs, and strict action will be taken against those violating norms, the official said.
Mumbai Police Detains AIMIM Leader Waris Pathan
The Mumbai police on Monday detained former legislator and AIMIM leader Waris Pathan, who was on his visit to Mira Road, where communal clashes took place in January. The cops detained Waris Pathan at the Dahisar checkpoint when he was on his way to Mira Road. He said, “I had informed the police that I would go to Mira Road on February 19 but I was not given permission and they are not allowing me to go there…”
He also shared a video on his post X showing the cops escorting him to a police vehicle amid sloganeering by AIMIM activists. Waris Pathan said that he was detained by the Mumbai police while on his way to submit a memorandum to the Commissioner of Police against people “who are giving hate speeches”.
(With inputs from agencies)
