"The MHA has issued an advisory to all states in preparation for Hanuman Jayanti. The governments are encouraged to ensure the maintenance of law and order, peaceful observance of the festival, and monitoring of any factors that could disturb communal harmony in society," tweeted the Union Home Ministry.
As per reports, the deployed police forces and RAF personnel are carrying our flag marches in the area and are keeping vigilance to prevent any violent activities.
Bengaluru-based Twitter users shared how they were being harassed by men who claimed to be policemen and asking for money for 'violating' rules and being walking outside late in the night.
Apart from restricting public gatherings of more than five people, the order also states that processions and the lighting of firecrackers will be prohibited in the city.