Chandigarh, June 6 -- Haryana Police on Thursday directed all police commissioners, district superintendents of police, and field units to remain vigilant and ensure communal harmony in view of the upcoming Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) festival.

While issuing guidelines to maintain law and order across the state, police said that the festival will be celebrated on June 7, 8 and 9 depending upon visibility of the crescent moon.

In a statement, director general of police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur said that maintaining peace, law and order in the state is of utmost priority, and that officers have been directed to ensure a harmonious atmosphere at all costs.

The DGP's office has directed to hold meetings with peace committees at the district level a...