The Haryana Government on Friday said that it has made all necessary preparations for the safe travel of the devotees participating in the Kanwar Yatra on the occasion of Shivratri. Necessary directions have been issued to the officials for this purpose, a government spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said that many devotees from Haryana carry Kanwar from Haridwar on the occasion of Shivratri. Most devotees bring Kanwar via the Yamunanagar route. The state government is fully alert regarding the Kanwar Yatra, which will take place from July 22 to August 2, 2024, he added.
The Spokesperson further said that directions have been issued to officials of various departments to ensure the safety of Shiva devotees and Kanwariyas. Police personnel have been deployed on main and other routes, and the police department will remain fully vigilant during the Kanwar Yatra to ensure that law and order are maintained.
The Spokesperson said that the officers have also reviewed the preparations in a meeting concerning Kanwar pilgrims in Yamunanagar district. The police department has been instructed to pay special attention to ensure that traffic is not disrupted. He informed that duty magistrates will be appointed throughout the district during the Kanwar Yatra, accompanied by the concerned station managers. If necessary, the Kanwar Yatra may also be diverted.