Sambhal, March 12 -- The Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal was covered with a tarpaulin sheet on Wednesday ahead of the Holi festival following the instruction of local administration.

On preparations for Holi, Sambhal ASP Shreesh Chandra said all ten religious places that fall on the traditional route taken by the Holi procession will be covered so that no sentiments are hurt.

"All 10 religious places that fall on the traditional route taken by the Holi procession will be covered so that no sentiments are hurt. There have been talks and agreement between the two sides on this," Chandra told ANI.

Sambhal SDM Dr. Vandna Mishra asserted that the administration will make sure the Holi goes peacefully.

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