27-06-2025
CS urges pilgrims to maintain decorum during Kanwar yatra
Haridwar: Chief secretary Anand Vardhan on Friday urged Kanwar Yatra pilgrims to "behave as people taking part in a festival of religion and faith." He said, "There's no need to carry items like sticks," adding that the govt's focus is on ensuring every pilgrim returns home safely after the pilgrimage.
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Vardhan made the remarks during a high-level interstate meeting to review preparations for the yatra. Director general of police Deepam Seth and top officials from all departments concerned were present.
"Our goal is to conduct the yatra safely, securely, and successfully," said DGP Seth. "It is significant not just from a religious standpoint but also as a challenge in terms of law and order, crowd and traffic management, and overall security."
He added that detailed work plans have been prepared, including interstate coordination, traffic diversions, holding areas, and real-time information sharing in case of a terrorist incident or emergency.
Officials from Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh attended the meeting in person, while representatives from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan joined virtually. The discussion covered all aspects of interstate coordination, including the deployment of officials at joint checkposts.
Traffic restrictions will be implemented in phases—first, second, or third—depending on crowd pressure during the yatra. "We are fully prepared to meet all challenges and ensure the yatra is safe and secure," Seth said.
