In Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, authorities launched a major crackdown to maintain peace during Holi. At least 1,015 people were arrested as a preventive measure, and a dozen mosques were covered with tarpaulins.
Several mosques, including the historic Shahi Jame Masjid, which has been targeted by Hindutva groups through campaigns, were covered with t*arpaulins.
Indian media outlets Scroll.in, Deccan Herald, and Maktub India reported this in separate reports on Thursday (March 13).