MEERUT, March 11 -- The Sambhal district administration has put in place strict security arrangements to ensure peace during the Holi procession and Friday prayers on March 14. A three-layer security plan will be implemented, involving police, provincial armed constabulary (PAC), and rapid response force (RRF) personnel, along with magistrates and drone surveillance.

District magistrate Rajender Pensiya said the security for Holi procession will follow a 'box format', with police officers and magistrates positioned all around the procession for maximum safety. To further enhance monitoring, drone cameras will be deployed to keep an aerial watch on the event.

The administration has warned that strict action will be taken against anyone f...