The controversy followed two different announcements made by Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam and Pakistan’s Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee over the beginning of Ramzan.
In the wake of the festive season, Gautam Buddh Nagar police had imposed prohibitory orders on March 1 under Section 144 of the CrPC across the district and restricted public gatherings. The orders will remain in force till March 31.