Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau.
Rudrapur: In preparation for the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, officials from Udham Singh Nagar, the border district in Uttarakhand and Rampur and Moradabad districts in Uttar Pradesh convened a meeting to discuss detailed plans for the event. The meeting, held at the IGL auditorium in Kashipur, focused on traffic management and security measures to ensure a smooth pilgrimage.
It was decided that from July 28 to August 2, the movement of heavy vehicles on the national highway will be restricted. A diversion plan was also put in place, directing heavy vehicles from Kashipur to travel to Swar and Rampur via Doraha in Bazpur for the Delhi route. Additionally, the videography of Kanwar pilgrims will be conducted for security purposes.
DIG Kumaon, Yogendra Singh Rawat, said, “We have decided to prepare all arrangements through mutual coordination.” He also mentioned that WhatsApp groups would be created at the local level to facilitate communication, with mobile numbers of officers and policemen shared among the groups.
The District Magistrate of Rampur, SPs from Rampur, Bijnor, and Kashipur, along with other key officials, were present at the meeting. SSP Udham Singh Nagar, Manjunath TC, highlighted the district’s sensitivity during the Kanwar Yatra and stressed the need for meticulous planning.
“From July 28 to August 3, all shops selling eggs, meat, and fish on Kanwar routes will remain closed. Serving meat will also be prohibited in hotels and dhabas along the route. Heavy vehicle movement will be completely halted in the district from Saturday onwards to ensure the safety of Kanwariyas. Security forces, including the district police, PAC, Home Guard, and PRD personnel, will be deployed on the Kanwar route. Departments such as Energy Corporation, Water Institute, and PWD have been instructed to provide necessary facilities to the pilgrims”, said SSP Manjunath.
