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Uttar Pradesh celebrates peaceful Holi despite some violence

hindustantimes.com — March 16, 2025 at 02:01 AM UTC

Holi celebrations this year were mostly peaceful, despite some incidents of violence in Uttar Pradesh. Police reported stone pelting in Shahjahanpur and Unnao, with minor injuries to officers during confrontations. In Ballia, a clash over music during celebrations resulted in five injuries. Police intervened in several districts to maintain order, especially during Friday prayers coinciding with Holi. Security measures were heightened following controversial remarks from local leaders. Authorities covered mosques with tarpaulin and increased vigilance in sensitive areas to prevent unrest.

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[2.1]

Violence injures over a dozen during Holi in Uttar Pradesh (hindustantimes.com)

2d 9h

[1.9]

Holi and Friday prayers celebrated peacefully in Uttar Pradesh (thehindu.com)

3d 7h

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Holi and Jumma prayers ended peacefully in Sambhal (zeenews.india.com)

3d 11h

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Holi processions in Sambhal end by 2:30 PM (zeenews.india.com)

3d 20h

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Uttar Pradesh covers mosques for Holi and Ramzan prayers (news18.com)

4d 7h

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Sambhal celebrates Holi after 46 years with security (businesstoday.in)

4d 11h

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Increased security in Indore's Mhow for Holi and prayers (zeenews.india.com)

4d 13h

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Kartikeya temple in Sambhal celebrates Holi after 46 years (zeenews.india.com)

4d 13h

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Authorities in Uttar Pradesh ensure peace during celebrations (hindustantimes.com)

4d 14h

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Kartikeya Mahadev temple in Sambhal celebrates Holi again (news18.com)

4d 15h

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Chhattisgarh Waqf Board reschedules Friday prayers for Holi (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

4d 15h

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Kartikeya Mahadev temple in Sambhal celebrates Holi after 46 years (livemint.com)

4d 16h

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Mosques in UP, Delhi adjust prayers for Holi (livemint.com)

4d 18h

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Sambhal's mosques covered for Holi and Ramadan safety (firstpost.com)

4d 18h

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Uttar Pradesh Police enhances Holi security measures significantly (news18.com)

4d 18h

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Hyderabad bans color throwing on unwilling participants for Holi (businesstoday.in)

4d 19h

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UP Police enhances security for Holi celebrations (hindustantimes.com)

4d 19h

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Hyderabad implements Holi safety measures for celebrations (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

4d 19h

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BJP opposes Telangana's Holi restrictions in Hyderabad (news18.com)

4d 20h

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Liquor shops closed in Hyderabad for Holi celebrations (timesnownews.com)

4d 20h

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Yogi Adityanath claims Sambhal predates Islam in Uttar Pradesh (livemint.com)

4d 22h

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Security heightened for Holi procession in Uttar Pradesh (hindustantimes.com)

5d 9h

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Ayodhya prayers adjusted for Holi celebrations (timesnownews.com)

5d 9h

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Ten mosques in Sambhal covered during Holi celebrations (zeenews.india.com)

5d 10h

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Sambhal covers mosque for Holi security precautions (hindustantimes.com)

5d 11h

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Ten Sambhal mosques to be covered during Holi (ndtv.com)

5d 11h

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Hyderabad police impose restrictions for Holi celebrations (thehindu.com)

5d 13h

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Darbhanga mayor requests two-hour Holi break for prayers (hindustantimes.com)

5d 15h

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Darbhanga mayor proposes Holi break, faces backlash (indiatoday.in)

5d 15h

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Darbhanga mayor requests Holi break during Juma Namaz (hindustantimes.com)

5d 15h

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Shahjahanpur's Holi procession faces heightened security measures (hindustantimes.com)

5d 15h

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Congress MP criticizes Yogi Adityanath over Holi comments (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

5d 16h

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UP Police issues strict Holi guidelines, enforcing order (businesstoday.in)

5d 17h

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Mumbai Police restrict Holi celebrations for public safety (timesnownews.com)

5d 17h

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Mumbai Police issues strict Holi guidelines for celebrations (news18.com)

5d 18h

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Shahjahanpur enhances security for 'Laat Sahab' Holi (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

5d 18h

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Uttar Pradesh Police enhance security for Holi celebrations (hindustantimes.com)

5d 22h

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Uttar Pradesh mosques adjust Friday prayers for Holi (hindustantimes.com)

5d 22h

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Mumbai bans throwing colors at pedestrians during Holi (news18.com)

6d 9h

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BJP leader proposes 'tarpaulin hijabs' for Holi (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

6d 14h

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Aligarh mufti promotes peace during Holi celebrations (thehindu.com)

6d 15h

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BJP leader advises Muslim men to cover during Holi (hindustantimes.com)

6d 15h

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BJP leader suggests coverings for Muslims during Holi (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

6d 15h

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Delhi Police enhances security before Holi and Ramzan (zeenews.india.com)

7d 10h

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BJP MLA advises Muslims to stay indoors during Holi (thehindu.com)

7d 10h

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BJP MLA criticized for urging Muslims to stay indoors (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

7d 11h

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Tejashwi Yadav criticizes MLA's comments on Muslims' participation (ndtv.com)

7d 12h

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BJP MLA suggests Muslims stay indoors during Holi (hindustantimes.com)

7d 14h

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UP cop criticized for advising Muslims to stay indoors (news18.com)

7d 18h

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Yogi Adityanath encourages home prayers on Holi (livemint.com)

8d 14h

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Yogi Adityanath supports flexible prayer scheduling during Holi (hindustantimes.com)

9d 6h

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Official suggests staying indoors during Holi festivities (businesstoday.in)

10d 19h

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UP cop's Holi comment sparks communal controversy (hindustantimes.com)

11d 3h