The Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board on Monday announced that hoisting the national flag will be mandatory at all mosques, dargahs, imambaras, and khanqahs in the state on Independence Day.
Speaking about the decision, n Salim Raj, Waqf Board chairman said the move reflects the sentiment that Indian Muslims "honour and respect the national flag.
"In Chhattisgarh, it is now mandatory to hoist the national flag at the main entrance or in front of every mosque, dargah, imambara, and khanqah. This decision reflects our belief that Indian Muslims deeply honour and respect the Tricolour," he said.
"This year, flag hoisting ceremonies will be held at all mosques, with respective mosque committees and imams leading the event. A dedicated portal has been set up to upload photographs from each location, ensuring proper documentation of the celebrations," he added.
Earlier, reinforcing the unified citywide effort to engage and equip private security personnel in safeguarding Delhi during the festive period, interaction-cum-briefing programs were organised on Sunday across all police districts of Delhi to reinforce the role of Private Security Guards as vital partners in maintaining law and order and acting as force multipliers for public safety.
The primary objective of the meetings was to provide them with a briefing on security protocols and enhance their skills to identify and respond to potential threats.
During the sessions, security guards were given a comprehensive overview of dos and don'ts related to their duties. -- ANI
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