People in country are celebrating Holi with full spirit. However sometimes people see hooliganism which could jeopardise the safety of others. The festival goes by the mantra ‘bura naa mano Holi hai’, but this is sometimes taken quite literally. So police forces in country are reminding people to stay safe and play. Mumbai police took to their Twitter account and reminded people that it’s a festival of colour not noise and asked people to keep it down during dance parties.
A holi-day like no other! Have a safe and happy Holi, Mumbai! #Holi2019 #BuraNaManoSafetyHai pic.twitter.com/urssbSCwqR
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) March 21, 2019
Don’t let treble become a trouble this Holi! Colours, not noise, make the right choice #SayNoToNoisePollution pic.twitter.com/8WtiZF0Pc5
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) March 20, 2019
The Rajasthan Police said they are on duty donning khakhi to ensure others get to enjoy a safe and happy Holi.
We don #Khakhi on #Holi so that your colours of #Holi are safe.#RajasthanPolice is always there so that you can celebrate a safe, secure & vibrant #होली.
We wish you #HappyHoli. @DIPRRajasthan @RajCMO @RajGovOfficial pic.twitter.com/NkcZ4qHOOK
— Rajasthan Police (@PoliceRajasthan) March 21, 2019
The Assam Police reminded citizens of the importance of consent while celebrating the festival as putting colours on strangers may not be a good idea without taking their permission first. “Because, Consent doesn’t take a Holi-day,” the cops wrote on Twitter.
Because, Consent doesn’t take a Holi-day. #ColourWithConsent #Holi2019 pic.twitter.com/u95V5zmJ7A
— Assam Police (@assampolice) March 20, 2019
The Nagpur Police urged everyone to say no to hooliganism this Holi and warned that people practising it wouldn’t be spared.
Smear yourself in Colors,
Not in illegal acts …
And yes, we are there to check !Have a Vibrant and a Vigilant Holi !#HappyHoli#NagpurPolice#AllAroundU pic.twitter.com/J8KGuxn9np
— NagpurCityPolice (@NagpurPolice) March 21, 2019
Hyderabad Police too asked people to be respectful to one and another and not to harass people on road to play Holi.
Hyderabad City Police wishes you a Happy and Safe Holi.https://t.co/W9PRVg5apc pic.twitter.com/9Xtyy8elhV
— Hyderabad City Police (@hydcitypolice) March 19, 2019
Celebrated on March 20 and 21 this year, Holi is celebrated over two days – Choti Holi (Holika Dahan) and Badi Holi (Rangwali Holi/Dulandi). It is also a symbol of the triumph of good over evil.