Meerut DM Bans Cooking Meat, Fish, Egg In All Hotels And Restaurants On Kanwar Yatra Route

Police have stepped up surveillance, dividing the yatra route into 57 zones and 155 sectors. Over 8,000 policemen, including 1,166 women personnel, have been deployed in the region.

'Kanwariyas' on their way to bring the holy water of River Ganga for Lord Shiva's worship ahead of the beginning of the holy month of 'Shravan' in Haridwar on July 9.

Source : PTI

Meerut (UP), Jul 11 (PTI) To maintain the sanctity of the Kanwar Yatra route and ensure its peaceful conduct, the Meerut district administration has banned the cooking of meat, fish, and eggs in hotels, dhabas, and restaurants along the yatra route, an official said on Friday.

Meerut District Magistrate Dr VK Singh told PTI, "Cooking of meat, fish and eggs has been banned in eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route. More than 10 teams of the Food Safety Department have been deployed for inspection." The move comes as part of extensive preparations for the holy month of Sawan, during which lakhs of Kanwariyas undertake the annual pilgrimage.

Police have stepped up surveillance, dividing the yatra route into 57 zones and 155 sectors. Over 8,000 policemen, including 1,166 women personnel, have been deployed in the region. Drone and CCTV surveillance is also in place, officials said.

Preparations for 'Jalabhishek' have been completed at major temples, including Baba Augharhnath, Nageshwar Mahadev, and Mahabileshwarnath.

According to the Augharhnath temple committee president Satish Singhal, over two lakh devotees are expected this year.

The administration has set up 838 camps across the district, including 464 on highways, providing facilities such as bhandaras and health check-ups.

Meerut Divisional Commissioner Dr Rishikesh Bhaskar Yashod said that all food establishments along the route must display rate lists, owners' details, and valid food safety registration certificates.

Additional Director General of Police (ADG Zone) Bhanu Bhaskar has issued duty plans for police personnel, similar to those used during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. He warned that officers found making videos and sharing them on social while they are on duty, will face departmental action against them. 

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