Mumbai: Spraying or throwing coloured water or water-filled balloons on pedestrians and unsuspecting persons during Holi celebrations can land the offenders behind bars, the police said on Friday.
The police are taking precautionary measures to avoid incidents which may lead to communal tension and breach of public peace during Holi. He said prohibition orders have been issued by the police for the period between March 12 and March 17.
The order states that using obscene words or slogans in public or singing obscene songs during celebration will be an offence under IPC section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant). “Mumbai Police has issued orders for precautionary measures during the Holi festival celebration. If it is found that the orders are flouted and a law and order issue is created, the offence will be lodged against the offenders and further action will be taken,” DCP Ashok Dudhe, spokesperson, Mumbai Police said.
In Thane, the police have advised residential societies to lock building terraces to prevent water-filled balloons being thrown from them on pedestrians and vehicles.
He said a strong action will be taken against sellers of plastic bags and balloons during Holi.
