Uttar Pradesh Police chief Vijay Kumar has asked officers to follow the panchang or the Hindu almanac for better policing.
In a circular sent to all senior police officers on August 14, the director general of police (DGP) asked them to keep track of the waxing and waning phases of the moon, saying criminals are likely to be more active during the darker nights.
Mr. Kumar also advised people to be more cautious on such nights.
