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Religion
Meerut Police Boost Security Near Mosque Ahead of Hanuman Chalisa Event
✍️ The Siasat Daily
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:44 AM
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Police have deployed additional forces around a mosque in Meerut as a large‑scale Hanuman Chalisa gathering is scheduled, aiming to prevent any untoward incidents.
Meerut police have increased their presence around a local mosque in anticipation of a public Hanuman Chalisa recitation slated for later this week. Additional personnel, including mobile units and crowd‑control teams, have been positioned at key entry points to the area.
The move follows intelligence inputs suggesting a sizable gathering of devotees, prompting authorities to adopt a precautionary stance. No threats or disturbances have been reported so far, and the police have urged citizens to cooperate with the security arrangements.
A senior police spokesperson said the reinforcement is intended to ensure smooth conduct of the religious event and to safeguard both worshippers and nearby residents. The department will continue to monitor the situation and is prepared to intervene if any untoward incident arises.
The move follows intelligence inputs suggesting a sizable gathering of devotees, prompting authorities to adopt a precautionary stance. No threats or disturbances have been reported so far, and the police have urged citizens to cooperate with the security arrangements.
A senior police spokesperson said the reinforcement is intended to ensure smooth conduct of the religious event and to safeguard both worshippers and nearby residents. The department will continue to monitor the situation and is prepared to intervene if any untoward incident arises.