If you play DJ on the road, you will be put in jail to celebrate Holi. Strict instructions issued regarding Ramzan and Eid:

News India Live, Digital Desk: In view of the festivals of Holi, Ramzan and Eid in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Director General of Police (DGP) have reviewed the law and order. The police have made it clear that ‘zero tolerance’ policy will be adopted against those who create ruckus under the guise of festivals and disrupt traffic on the road.

1. Complete ban on DJ and dancing on the streets

It is often seen that during festivals people dance and sing by installing music systems in the middle of the roads.

strict rules: Playing DJ on the roads or stopping traffic is completely prohibited. [3.1]

Action: If anyone creates obstruction by occupying the road, the police will immediately take him into custody. The slogan ‘Hawalat mein manegi Holi’ has been given to show this strictness.

Noise Pollution: In view of the board examinations, there is a strict ban on playing DJ or loudspeaker after 10 pm. [2.3]

2. Special security arrangements for Holi (Holi 2026)

Sector Scheme: On the day of Holi, ‘Sector Scheme’ will be implemented in major cities, where police force will be deployed at every nook and corner.

Control on hooligans: The vehicles of those driving under the influence of alcohol, those riding a two-wheeler and those without helmets will be seized directly. [3.1]

Holika Dahan: Burning will be done only at designated traditional places. Burning Holika in the middle of the road is prohibited. [2.4, 3.6]

Prohibition of indecency: FIR will be registered against those who forcefully apply color or throw balloons on passers-by or women.

3. Guidelines for Ramzan and Eid (Ramzan & Eid 2026)

Ban on Namaz on the road: The Chief Minister has given clear orders that Eid prayers will not be offered on the roads, but inside Eidgahs and mosques. Any kind of obstruction in public transport will not be tolerated. [1.5]

Loudspeaker sound: The sound of loudspeakers installed at religious places should remain within the premises as per the standards of the Supreme Court. [2.1]

Peace Committee meeting: Police will maintain constant communication with religious leaders and peace committee members in areas with mixed population. [3.1, 3.2]

4. 24/7 monitoring of social media

Avoid rumours: The special team of police (Social Media Monitoring Cell) will keep a 24-hour watch on those posting inflammatory posts on Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp.

Fake news: Immediate cognizance of any objectionable or misleading post will be taken and action will be taken against the person concerned by sending him to jail. [1.4, 2.4]

5. Modern surveillance technology

Drones and CCTV: Sensitive areas, mosques and Holika burning sites will be monitored with drone cameras. Additional CCTVs have been installed at the main intersections of the city. [1.4, 3.4, 3.5]