Public events, processions require police permission; must conclude by 11.30 p.m.: Mangaluru City Police

Besides making it mandatory for organisers of public events and processions to obtain permission from the police and other agencies concerned with the soon-to-begin festivals season, the Mangaluru City Police have said no event will be permitted beyond 11.30 p.m.

Police on Thursday (July 3, 2025) came out with detailed guidelines for events ahead of Muharram (July 6), Janmashtami and Mosaru Kudike (August 16), Ganesh Chaturthi (August 27), Navarathri, Deepavali and Christmas lined up in the coming days to ensure public safety, peace and adherence to law. “Event specific detailed instructions, including routes, timings, sound etc., would be issued for each event and organisers should provide their details,” Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said.

Organisers have to produce a no objection certificate from the owner if the event was being organised on a private venue. “Events being held beyond 11.30 p.m. would be treated as unlawful assembly,” the Commissioner said. Events should be organised in approved location and on approved routes.

Police have imposed complete ban on use of DJ system while loudspeakers could be used with prior written permission and under approved sound limits till 10 p.m. Organisers should deploy 24*7 security personnel to guard idols, pandals and other valuables at the event while besides installing sufficient number of CCTV cameras and retain the footage for 30 days.

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No hate speech

“The organisers should not allow making of slogans, banners, performances, songs or social media content inciting hatred, religious insult or communal disharmony,” the police said.

They have to deploy enough volunteers for crowd control and ensure the gathering did not exceed the holding capacity of the venue. Height of pandals, vehicles, and temporary formations should not exceed legal or Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (MESCOM) norms. All vehicles must carry valid registration, fitness, insurance and pollution under control certificates.

Police have also asked organisers to make adequate fire safety and emergency measures; to facilitate free flow of traffic and pedestrians without blocking emergency routes; cause no damage either to public or private properties; adhere to event timings and police directions; ensure no harassment, eve-teasing or stalking take place; ensure cleanliness of the venue etc.

“No arms, sharp weapons or dangerous items would be allowed during the event or procession,” the police said adding that drones could be used only with the written permission.

Mr. Reddy said non-compliance with any of the conditions would invite strict legal action under the relevant legislation including the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita against the organisers and other persons concerned.