India, May 28 -- Police on Wednesday banned gathering of five or more people without prior permission from the police authorities across the Gautam Budh Nagar district as it announced several restrictions to maintain law and order during the Bakrid celebrations and upcoming workers' protests and gatherings.

The temporary order, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), has also prohibited public prayers, Namaz, religious events or processions on roads and public places without an official permission. Besides, religious prayers cannot be held at disputed places where such practices were not held previously.

"Use of loudspeakers has been restricted as per court guidelines and noise pollution rules. Loudspe...