Shahjahanpur, March 12 -- Mosques in Shahjahanpur were covered with tarpaulins ahead of the 'Laat Saheb' Holi celebration on March 14.

Shahjahanpur has a unique way of celebrating holi where a long procession called 'Laat Sahab' takes place. In this event, a person is chosen as 'Laat Sahab' and placed on a buffalo cart while people throw colors, shoes, and slippers at him. It is a 300-year-old tradition.

Speaking to ANI, SP Rajesh S said, "We started the peace committee meeting a month ago and demanded the required number of security forces. In total, around 3500 security forces will be deployed. All mosques on both sides of Laat Sahib have been covered. We are keeping an eye through drones and CCTVs. All preparations have been made." ...