Reaffirming their commitment to peace during celebrations of festivals and occasions, the Naya Nagar police held a committee meeting ahead of Ramzan on Thursday.

The meeting was held at a hall in the Rassaz International School in Mira Road registered the active presence of around 115 people including representatives of peace committee, mohalla committee, various religious trusts and distinguished citizens in order to prevent any type of untoward incident during the holy month. Urging continued among all community members, senior police officials including DCP (Zone I)- Prakash Gaikwad and senior police inspector- Amar Jagdale informed the participants about the importance of ensuring that closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed in mosques/madrasas, traffic diversions, alternate routes and parking arrangements.

The officials also advised citizens not to believe rumor-mongers who spread fake messages on social media platforms to disturb peace and harmony tagged with an appeal to immediately inform the police if they face any difficulties, come through such defamatory messages or spot any suspicious activities.

This year, astronomers have predicted that the moon may be visible on 28, February which would set the first fast (Roza) for 1, March 1. Similarly, Ramadan will mark the arrival of Eid ul-Fitr, which is anticipated to be observed on 30 or 31 depending on the moon sighting.