Breaking: Delhi Prepares for Alvida Namaz Amid Security and Street Prayer Controversy | ABP NEWS

Today marks the last Friday of Ramadan, with Muslims across India preparing to offer the Alvida Namaz. The police have heightened security in sensitive areas due to concerns over open-air prayers. Authorities have issued strict guidelines to prevent namaz from being held on streets, with the police in Sambhal clarifying that rooftop prayers will also be prohibited. In Meerut, the police warned that individuals offering namaz in open spaces could face severe consequences, such as the revocation of passports and licenses. Similar directives have been issued in cities like Prayagraj and Kanpur, where authorities are keen on preventing disruptions. In Delhi, political leaders, including AIMIM's Shoaib Jamai, have voiced their opinions, stating that if mosques are crowded, prayers may need to be offered on the streets. Jamai emphasized that this is Delhi, where everyone is free to practice their religion. However, the Delhi police have made it clear that street prayers will not be allowed due to traffic concerns. The police are making arrangements to ensure that prayers take place inside designated spaces, and if necessary, in shifts, to accommodate large crowds. The controversy around open-air namaz continues to stir political debates across the country.