Eid-ul-Adha 2025 or Bakrid, is expected to be celebrated on June 7, 2025 and will be observed as a public holiday in schools, colleges and government offices. On the occasion of Bakrid, Banks will remain closed, as per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) calendar.

This move has led to outrage, as the police department had the option to book the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and the event management company. Sources further confirmed that no one has, so far, come forward to take the responsibility.

According to the latest data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released on Thursday morning, India’s active Covid-19 caseload rose to 4,866 with 564 fresh cases reported in the last 24 hours. At least 7 deaths were reported in the same period.