The Ghaziabad district administration has geared up to make the National Highway-58 (NH 58) and Chaudhary Charan Singh Kanwar Marg on the upper Ganges canal hassle-free for movement of kanwarias (Shiv devotees) who are expected to reach the city, via these two routes from Haridwar, by July 30, an official said.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked officials to ensure no liquor shops and unauthorised slaughterhouses function on the route of the upcoming Kanwar yatras to various Shiva temples in the state. The month-long yatra will start from July 17 with the beginning of the Hindu month of 'Saawan'.
Drones and a helicopter will be used for aerial surveillance during the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, while snipers and teams of Anti-Terror Squad will be positioned at crucial spots to ensure security of thousands of pilgrims, top Uttar Pradesh government officials said Sunday.
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The apex court's directive comes days after a group of 'Kanwariyas' vandalised a car in Delhi's Moti Nagar as it had brushed passed one of them.
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One of the groups held a prayer at a village temple and decided to take out their own Kanwar Yatra. A heated argument took place after the members of the other side arrived.
The Mondays of the sawan month are considered auspicious and are celebrated by observing fast and offering special prayers to Lord Shiva by Hindus across the country.
The district administraton officials also urged all the school authorities-both government and privare to postpone the term examinations scheduled during the period.
The Delhi traffic police have also prepared a route diversion plan, to ensure smooth movement for the Kanwar Yatris and for the daily commuters.
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