The CAQM has withdrawn Stage-III restrictions under the GRAP in Delhi-NCR due to improving air quality indexes. Officials stated that Stage-I and Stage-II measures remain active. The AQI improvements are credited to favorable weather and higher wind speeds. Stage-III restrictions, including prohibitions on non-essential construction and specific vehicle usage, were initially enforced on January 5.

Thermal-imaging and night-vision drones have been deployed at the Sagar Mela point and over the Muri Ganga river. The trials have also been conducted

In a video message, Barelvi said that 55 bighas of waqf land are being used for the Hindu religious event.