Is Azaan banned in Delhi? Here is the truth about viral video

New Delhi : Ramzan begins from today in India, and before that a video started trending on the social media where two policemen can be seen notifying that there is a ban on Azaan in the national capital, in accordance to the order from the governor Anil Baijal.

In the viral video clip, the cops can be seen stopping people from offering Azaan.

While the matter started trending on the social media with mix reactions, Anil Baijal took the matter in his hands and clarified it. He rubbished the claims made the policemen in the viral video. Furthermore, he asserted that disciplinary action will be taken against the erring police personnel.

"It has come to notice that a video has been circulating in social media regarding instructions being given for not reciting ‘azaan’ by police. The Delhi Police has already communicated that no such instructions have been given and has clarified the same in their advisory," the L-G tweeted.

Sharing the advisory from Delhi Police, he added,”I Appeal to all to observe the holy month of Ramzan as per the advisory and follow lockdown in your and public interest. Stay home, stay safe.”

Ramzan month begins from April 25, he asked people to follow the lockdown guidelines while they practice roza and prayers.