Digvijaya Singh was seen walking barefoot along the kanwar yatris. Speaking to ANI Singh said, "These yatras have nothing to do with politics. It feels good to participate in such yatras."
On the initiative of SSP Haridwar Ajay Singh, a cleanliness campaign was launched at Vishnu Ghat to clean up the garbage spread around Vishnu Ghat during the Kanwar Mela.
The purpose of his visit was to assess the security measures put in place and ensure the safety and well-being of the yatris participating in the annual Amarnath Yatra.
Police said that the offending truck crossed the central divider of GT Karnal road and rammed into truck carrying Kanwar yatris who were going to Haridwar.
Based on a preliminary investigation, it has come to light that one of the trucks, which was bound for Delhi, crossed the central divider of the GT Karnal road and rammed the other truck, carrying 20–23 Kanwariyas, coming from the opposite direction, police said.
During his visit to the Baltal Base camp, Thaosen extensively reviewed the security measures being implemented to ensure foolproof security of pilgrims. He also visited the tent city and engaged in constructive dialogues with the camp commanders, local officials, Yatris as well as the bhanda
"A video is circulating on social media wherein its alleged that police did lathicharge on yatries. However the news is totally fabricated and baseless, " Ganderbal Police said in an official statement.
On verification by the vigilant e-KYC Team of District Samba, led by the District Informatics Officer, it was found that the yatra permits of most of the pilgrims were tampered with. On further inquiry from the pilgrims and drivers, it revealed that these passengers got permits in exchange f
Garhwal Police Commissioner Sushil Kumar on Saturday said that it is recommended that Kanwar Yatris carry their government-issued ID card with them during the Kanwar Yatra 2023.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that efforts have been made by the state government to provide all possible facilities to the devotees for the Chardham Yatra.