Mumbai Police increase security, monitor social media and patrol sensitive areas during Bakrid celebrations across the city

These include a total of 550 police personnel deployed by Mumbai Police to ensure that there is peaceful, law and order for Bakrid celebration in Mumbai. In Mumbai, officials said security arrangements have become more robust across sensitive city areas. Regular patrolling of all parts of the festival areas will be observed among police forces. Key to this priority is the central theme safety, security and cooperation. Police keeping an Eye on Social Media and Sensitive Areas. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rahul Chavan stated that Bakrid celebrations in Mumbai are set to occur in a calm and peaceful context. Police forces are also monitoring the scene throughout the city, he said. Also, the authorities are closely monitoring social media for all information that could cause social unrest or promote rumours, fake news or inflammatory content on social media. Officials said rapid response teams are prepared to respond when needed. This means that extra personnel are being deployed to all areas of a city so that the festival can continue without any issue. Bakrid Festivities: Political Allegations. A political spat flared when the BJP leader Kirit Somaiya claimed illegal slaughter of animals was happening in parts of Mumbai during the month of Bakrid. Such a spree was a reported one in Mankhurd, Deonar, and Govandi and places like that, he added. They may have occurred although slaughterhouses and trade markets were announced closer by, he said. Somaiya also called on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai Police to conduct a proper enforcement of all the rules during the festival. He also claimed that qurbani was occurring in residential societies and housing complexes, which he claimed breaks guidelines now in place. BMC Action in Mumbai. In addition, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) cancelled permission previously obtained for Bakrid sacrifice-based rituals in a residential venue in Goregaon East. Officials said in a statement that they had chosen the resolution as part of the government’s precautions to ensure the public safety and that all the operations were in accordance with various municipal rules including the local municipality’s guidelines. The local authorities are still in contact with the state police and the police in enforcing that all Bakrid-related activities take place within the boundaries of the authority concerned. About Bakrid (Eid-Al-Adha). Bakrid, also known as Eid-Al-Adha or the Festival Of Sacrifice is one of Islam’s most significant religious holidays. Muslims worldwide observe this with prayers, charity and sacrifice. The festival commemorates the willingness to sacrifice the son of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) according to God's injunction. It means faith, dedication, worship and submission to God. Bakrid coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. It begins on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The Islamic calendar follows the lunar rhythm, and therefore the date of Bakrid changes every year in the Gregorian calendar, 10 or 11 days earlier, per year. The festival is often seen as a season of compassion and sharing or bonding amongst a community. This time is the occasion where people put food into the hands of the needy and socialize.