Uttar Pradesh Prepares for Kanwar Yatra
Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and DGP Prashant Kumar Lead Inspections
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh – On July 8, Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and Director-General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar visited Ayodhya to inspect preparations for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, which will start on July 22. They checked the arrangements at Hanuman Garhi Ramlala and Mani Parvat Temples.
Chief Secretary Singh mentioned that the annual Shrawan Mela will be held in Ayodhya during the month of Sawan, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expects a larger crowd this year. Singh emphasized the importance of unity among all departments to ensure a smooth experience for visitors.
On Sunday, Singh and Kumar held a review meeting with various departments to discuss the Yatra’s route, traffic management, and security measures. DGP Kumar highlighted the government’s commitment to providing maximum convenience and safety for all pilgrims. Adequate police forces will be deployed at every religious site, and special arrangements will be made in Ayodhya and other major locations.
Advanced technologies like CCTV coverage will be used extensively, and ATS and STF teams will be deployed. Security measures will also include dog squads, bomb disposal teams, and intelligence units. Liquor and meat shops along the Kanwar route will be closed, and safety measures will be taken for electric poles and transformers.
Officials from other states have been instructed to provide ID cards to Kanwar pilgrims for easy contact and assistance. Camps along the Yatra route will be set up away from highways and expressways to ensure safety.
