Shahjahanpur, March 3 -- A mosque in Shahjahanpur was covered with tarpaulin and plastic sheets as a precautionary measure ahead of the Holi festival to ensure communal harmony and prevent any untoward incidents.

District Magistrate and Collector of Shahjahanpur, Dharmendra Pratap Singh, said that proper arrangements have been made for the peaceful celebration of the festival.

Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "'Bade Lar Sahib' and 'Chhote Lar Sahib' juloos (processions) are taken out in Shahjahanpur. Proper arrangements have been made to ensure that the festival is celebrated peacefully."

He added that the administration is closely monitoring the situation and necessary preventive measures have been implemented to maintain law and order du...