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flag Shahjahanpur prepares for its historic Holi procession, symbolizing resistance to colonial rule, with heavy security and community harmony efforts.

flag Shahjahanpur is preparing for its historic Juta Maar Holi procession, a centuries-old tradition dating to 1728 that symbolizes resistance to colonial rule. flag To ensure safety, authorities have covered 48 mosques and mazars with tarpaulins, deployed over 2,000 security personnel, installed 100 solar-powered CCTV cameras, and barricaded 148 lanes along the eight-kilometre route divided into seven zones. flag The event features a figure dressed as a British-era 'Laat Sahab' being pelted with shoes and colored powders, a ritual rooted in Hindu-Muslim communal harmony. flag Peace committee meetings, preventive actions including externment of individuals, and strict warnings against disruptions have been implemented. flag Officials stress the celebration will remain peaceful, with no tolerance for lawlessness.

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