Uttarakhand govt ready to stop Kanwar Yatra, seals entire Haridwar, vehicles to be seized on entry

  • After facing criticism for organizing Haridwar Kumbh amid the Corona crisis, the Uttarakhand govt has become strict about the Kanwar Yatra.
  • State's new CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has banned Kanwar Yatra, as well as the entire Haridwar has been sealed.
  • If someone tries to enter forcefully, his vehicle will be confiscated as well as he will be quarantined for 14 days.
  • According to Haridwar Police, experienced police officers will be deployed on the border who handle things better.
  • Let us inform you that the Yogi govt has given permission for the Kanwar Yatra, but the neighbouring states have so far considered it appropriate to ban it.