No events linked to the Kanwar Yatra will be allowed, Says police
Tourists from other areas of the state would not be blocked, but they'll be required to produce an RT-PCR checklist and enrol on the Smart City portal before visiting Haridwar, he added. "On the outskirts of Haridwar district, personnel have been deployed. Those approaching the data-border would be asked to return, according to the instructions. Action will be done if anyone continues "Kumar stated his opinion.
The Kanwar yatra has also been halted by the uttarakhand state for the second year in a row owing of the coronavirus illness (Covid-19) epidemic. To minimise congestion and the transmission of Covid-19, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, as well as jharkhand have also banned the yearly pilgrimage.