Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra Begins In Haryana's Nuh Amid Heightened Security
The Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra began peacefully in Nuh amid tight security after a mazar was vandalised in Tauru. Seers from UP and Rajasthan also participated in the procession
The Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra began on Monday from the Nalhar Mahadev temple in Haryana's Nuh amid heavy security, following the vandalism of a mazar in Tauru the previous night. Authorities have heightened security measures to ensure peace during the religious procession.
The 80-kilometre yatra will pass through Jhir Mandir in Ferozepur Jhirka and conclude in Singar by Monday evening, news agency PTI reported. The yatra is taking place under strict security following communal clashes during the same event in 2023, which resulted in six deaths.
Police said that an unidentified group of people damaged a mazar in Sainipura area of Tauru town in Nuh district late Sunday. In response, a large number of police personnel have been deployed at the site. Officials have reassured residents that the situation is under control and peaceful.
'The administration is taking necessary action in connection with the damage to the mazar in Tauru. It will be ensured that the Jalabhishek yatra is organised in a peaceful and harmonious environment in the district," PTI quoted Nuh Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena as saying.
Seers and devotees from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan have participated in the procession, which marks the first Monday of the Shravan month. Nuh's Additional Deputy Commissioner Pradeep Malik said all security and logistical arrangements are in place.
'People from all communities have set up welcome gates at different points and are showering flower petals on devotees to welcome them. This shows the brotherhood and bond which people in the Mewat region shared with one another. Many people are offering their services as volunteers. Today is the first Monday of Shravan month and there is great enthusiasm among devotees," Malik said.
2,500 Cops Deployed, Schools Shut
To prevent any disruption, around 2,500 police personnel have been deployed. All schools in the district have been closed. Further, internet services will remain suspended till 9 pm on July 14. The carrying of weapons, including licensed arms and sharp objects, has been strictly prohibited. Only Sikh kirpans are exempted from the restriction. Additionally, the use of DJs, loudspeakers or sound-amplifying devices with content that is religiously provocative or hurts the sentiments of any community is also strictly prohibited during the yatra, according to an order issued by the authorities.
Meat shops along the yatra route are closed since Sunday whereas meat shops along the Kanwar route will remain closed till July 24.
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