Weekend lockdown continues ahead of Muharram in Prayagraj

Weekend lockdown continues ahead of Muharram in Prayagraj

Weekend lockdown continues across Uttar Pradesh in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Heavy police was deployed ahead of Muharram in Prayagraj.

People were instructed to not gather in a crowd.

One of the locals said, "Following state government's decision, people are celebrating all functions of Muharram at home.

Even the karbala is closed.

People are not getting out of their houses due to barricading."