Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, July 23 –
CM Nayab Singh Saini , after reviewing preparations with senior police officers, has issued necessary directives to ensure the safety and convenience of devotees during the Kanwar Yatra. In response, Haryana Police have made extensive arrangements to safeguard pilgrims. All police personnel have been directed to remain alert to prevent any untoward incidents and to maintain law and order during the yatra.
To facilitate the Kanwar Yatra, a dedicated lane has been created for the pilgrims. Social organisations have set up camps along the route for night halts, which are being closely monitored.
Providing further details, DGP Shatrujeet Kapur said that with the Shivratri festival on August 2, millions of devotees will walk from Haridwar with Kanwars, carrying holy water to offer to Lord Shiva. Extra police force has been deployed along all routes used by the pilgrims to ensure their convenience and maintain law and order. Specific plans have been prepared to prevent criminal activities at communally sensitive locations.
Traffic arrangements have been made to ensure smooth movement on routes heavily used by devotees, with 24-hour patrolling in place.