Kanwar Yatra festival: Meerut admin, police discuss dos and don'ts with DJ operators
NEW DELHI: Police officials and district administration in Meerut held a meeting with approximately 200 DJ operators on Tuesday to discuss guidelines for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra festival, focusing on vehicle dimensions, noise limits, and song selection restrictions.
The meeting took place at the Police Lines auditorium and was jointly presided over by Additional District Magistrate (City) Brijesh Kumar Singh and Superintendent of Police (City) Ayush Vikram Singh.
Officials issued specific guidelines limiting DJ vehicles to a maximum height of 12 feet and width of 14 feet. They also implemented a complete ban on playing objectionable, provocative, or obscene songs during the yatra.
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To address noise pollution concerns, authorities mandated adherence to prescribed sound limits and prohibited DJ operations after 11 pm.
Officials emphasized that Kanwar Yatra is a festival of faith, discipline, and social harmony, stating that it will be conducted peacefully with cooperation from all parties.
The measures aim to ensure the smooth conduct of the religious procession while maintaining public order and minimizing disruption to local residents.
The administration's guidelines reflect a balance between allowing festival celebrations and maintaining community standards.
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