Kolkata/IBNS, May 28 -- Thousands of Muslims on Thursday moved from Red Road to Brigade Parade Ground to offer namaz (prayers) as the new BJP-led West Bengal government enforced restrictions on road blockages caused by religious congregations.

The prayers were offered on the occasion of Eid-uz-Zuha.

The shift in venue was finalised after Kolkata Police held multiple rounds of discussions with organisers.

The new arrangement drew mixed responses from members of the community.

While some welcomed the government's efforts to manage traffic and public movement, others expressed concern over difficulties in offering prayers on open grounds during rainfall.

After assuming power for the first time in West Bengal, the BJP government led by C...