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Mumbai And UP Police Share Messages About Consent During Holi, Netizens Call It 'Brilliant'

The UP police also shared an infographic that read, "Balam Pichkari jo 'without consent' mujhe maari...toh 1090 pe calling ho gayi."  

Holi is finally here and people are celebrating the festival of colours with great enthusiasm across the country. But amid all the celebrations, one important thing that a few of us tend to ignore is 'consent'. Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh (UP) police departments  took to social media to emphasise on the importance of how 'consent' matters during such festivals.

Taking to Instagram, the Uttar Pradesh Police wrote, "Wishing a happy #Holi to all! Remember that consent is the key to keeping the festival vibrant. If you experience any harassment or assault, #Dial112 for police assistance."

They also shared an infographic that read, "Balam Pichkari jo 'without consent' mujhe maari...toh 1090 pe calling ho gayi."  

 
 
 
 
 
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A post shared by UP POLICE (@uppolice)

Since being shared, the post has garnered 2,429 likes and several comments.

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"Consent is the perfect thing," wrote one user after reading the post. While another one wrote, "Hahaha...good one!!!".

Another applauded the message by the UP police and wrote, "Creativity level" along with three fire emojis.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Police also shared a brilliant post on consent during festival of colours. "Colour with Consent cause #HolyHai!", read the caption of the post.

 
 
 
 
 
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A post shared by Mumbai Police (@mumbaipolice)

On reading the message one Instagram user wrote, "Mumbai police is brilliant".

"On point as usual", wrote another user.

A user also threw up a question for Mumbai police and asked "what action you take on people doing these activities,do you charge them against any act?".

 

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