Hamirpur, February 25 The Hamirpur district administration issued an order on Wednesday imposing a ban on the carrying of all types of weapons during the national-level Holi celebrations scheduled in Sujanpur from March 1 to 4.
Hamirpur Deputy Commissioner Gandharva Rathore, however, stated that the order will not apply to police, home guards, security personnel, and other officials on duty.
The ban will remain in effect throughout the Sujanpur Municipal Council area during the festival period.
The event is likely to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
Issuing the order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, Rathore said that strict action will be taken against those found violating the order.