Yogi Adityanath backs Kanwar yatris amid vandalism reports: They face media trial
"Kanwariyas are constantly put through media trials. They are labelled as hooligans and even terrorists. This mindset is an insult to India's rich cultural heritage. These are the same people who once tried to separate a particular community from the country, who incited them, and now they are creating fake accounts on social media to stir up caste conflicts," he said. Adityanath's remarks came amid several reports of incidents of violence and vandalism linked to Kanwar yatris this year. Earlier this week, police in Uttarakhand's Haridwar district arrested four Kanwariyas for allegedly blocking the Delhi-Haridwar National Highway and damaging public property near Bahadarabad, news agency PTI reported.Officials said the pilgrims created a ruckus over a "trivial matter" and obstructed traffic by putting up barricades.In another incident in Kanpur, clashes reportedly broke out during a Kanwar Yatra procession, resulting in the assault of a home guard, a security guard, and a student volunteer. Some media reports claimed the violence and subsequent vandalism at a police station were carried out by Kanwariyas.In Muzaffarnagar, a group of Kanwariyas allegedly vandalised a roadside eatery, claiming its Muslim owners had not clearly displayed their identities, according to PTI. Police have also warned pilgrims against riding motorcycles without silencers and have initiated action in some cases.- EndsMust Watch
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