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The city of Shahjahanpur in India celebrates Holi with a unique procession called 'Laat Saheb,' where revellers hurl footwear at a man impersonating a British Lord. The tradition dates back to the ...

All about Laatsaheb Holi Historian Dr. Vikas Khurana traced the origins of the ‘Laat Saheb’ tradition back to 1728 when Nawab Abdullah Khan returned to Shahjahanpur after a trip to Farrukhabad.

Later, 'Laat Saheb' asked the police officer for details of crimes committed throughout the year, and the police officer gave him a bottle of liquor and cash as 'bribe'.

But officials in India’s most populous state Uttar Pradesh fear the celebrations, including a procession, could lead to communal unrest in two districts – Bareilly and Laat Saheb.

The 'Laat Saheb' Holi in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was celebrated with great enthusiasm on Friday, amid tight security arrangements. Following an 18th-century tradition, the festivities begin ...

All mosques on both sides of Laat Sahib have been covered. We are keeping an eye on them through drones and CCTVs. All preparations have been made." ...

Later, 'Laat Saheb' asked the police officer for details of crimes committed throughout the year, and the police officer gave him a bottle of liquor and cash as "bribe".

In total, around 3500 security forces will be deployed. All mosques on both sides of Laat Sahib have been covered. We are keeping an eye through drones and CCTVs. All preparations have been made." ...

"There are two processions that are taken out on Holi -- 'Laat saheb ka Juloos and then a 'Chhota Laat saheb ka Juloos'. No one knows how the tradition began but it is now more than 100 years old.

Later, 'Laat Saheb' asked the police officer for details of crimes committed throughout the year, and the police officer gave him a bottle of liquor and cash as "bribe".

Mosques were covered with tarpaulins ahead of 'Laat Saheb' Holi celebration in Shahjahanpur. The city’s unique Holi tradition, dating back three centuries, involves a chosen individual seated ...