Yogi Adityanath Led U.P. Govt. Bans Open Sale Of Meat On Kanwar Yatra Routes

Lucknow: Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has decided to ban open sale of meat on the routes of Kavar Yatra in the state – which will commence from July 4.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a direction to senior officials in the state, including police commissioners, district magistrates, and superintendents of police ahead of the upcoming festive Yatra.

Uttar Pradesh | Respecting the faith of the Kanwar devotees, there should be no sale and purchase of meat in the open anywhere on the Kanwar Yatra route. Cleanliness-sanitization should be maintained on the yatra route. In view of scorching heat, arrangements for drinking water…

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“The traditional Kanwar Yatra will take place in the holy month of Shravan starting from July 4. Respecting the sentiments and beliefs of devotes, meats should not be allowed to be sold in the open on the Kanwar route,” Chief Minister said.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also asked the officials to install CCTV Cameras on the Yatra routes and also deploy divers.

The Chief Minister also stated that officials must mark the places to set up camps in advances to not obstruct the traffic during Kanwar Yatra.