‘No right to check food': UP chief secy warns vigilantes on kanwar route
During a high-level review meeting at the Commissionerate auditorium in Meerut to assess preparations for kanwar yatra, Singh said, "No group or individual has the authority to check food at any hotel or dhaba. This responsibility lies solely with the food safety department." DGP Krishna, who accompanied him from Lucknow, was present on the occasion.
"Food safety department has been directed to ensure availability of pure vegetarian food at all public eateries and camps," Singh added.
Regarding pilgrims travelling by train, Singh said that discussions were held with railway officials and "no one will be allowed to travel on train rooftops under any circumstances."
Krishna, meanwhile, imposed strict restrictions on the sound levels of DJs, declaring that no kanwar-related music system will be allowed to exceed 75 decibels. Additionally, kanwars must not exceed 10 feet in height and 12 feet in width.
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He added: "The large DJ set ups will be restricted to city bypasses, and will not be allowed inside urban areas." Referring to last year's turnout of nearly 4 crore kanwariyas, he said the number is expected to be higher this year.
The DGP has also directed strict drone surveillance, route diversions and close monitoring of anti-social elements along the kanwar yatra routes. DMs and SSPs will soon conduct on-ground inspections of the pilgrimage routes and submit a detailed action plan.
Besides UP, officials from Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Haryana also took part in the meeting. The kanwar yatra is set to begin with the onset of the month of Sawan on July 11.
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