SC asks authorities to take action on attempt to take out Kanwar Yatra

Supreme Court takes on record the Uttar Pradesh government's statement that it has decided to cancel the Kanwar Yatra this year and closes the case it took as suo moto against UP's decision to hold Kanwar Yatra amid COVID-19.

Supreme Court asks Uttar Pradesh authorities at all levels, including Police, to take a stern view of any violation of COVID-19 norms or attempt to take out any Yatra and take immediate action to stop any action that poses threat to the lives of citizens.