City
Epaper

Devotees won't be permitted to visit temples on Janmashtami, police say strict action to be taken against violators

By ANI | Updated: August 29, 2021 17:15 IST

Ahead of Janmashtami, Delhi Police have warned people against visiting temples as the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) guidelines prohibit religious gatherings.

Open in App

Ahead of Janmashtami, Delhi Police have warned people against visiting temples as the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) guidelines prohibit religious gatherings.

RP Meena, DCP of South-East Delhi told ANI, "Devotees will not be permitted to visit temples on Janamashtami as District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) guidelines prohibit religious gatherings. We urge people to celebrate festivals at their homes and not to gather at temples. Strict actions will be taken against those who will be violating government guidelines."

Meanwhile, Delhi reported 29 fresh COVID-19 cases on Saturday, according to the state health bulletin. There are as many as 393 active coronavirus cases.

( With inputs from ANI )

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: District disaster management authorityDCP
Open in App

Related Stories

MumbaiMumbai DCP Sudhakar Pathare Dies in Road Accident Near Hyderabad

NationalUttar Pradesh: Power Dept Cashier Goes Missing With Rs 52.5 Lakh Cash

NationalLucknow Police Installs Tyre Crushers to Check Wrong-Side Driving

AurangabadStone pelting incident, send force immediately

PoliticsDelhi floods: Police Commissioner visits Old Iron Bridge

National Realted Stories

NationalParvati-Kalisindh-Chambal river linking project will start taking shape soon: MP CM

NationalVice-Prez Dhankhar lauds Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan for taking care of farmers' interests

NationalTripura: CPI-M slams BJP govt for ‘not providing jobs’ to unemployed youths

NationalKerala: Priyanka Gandhi hands over keys of ambulance to Forest Dept

NationalDelhi HC to hear on Monday pleas of Kejriwal, Sisodia challenging trial proceedings in liquor scam