Meat, liquor shops on Kanwar Yatra routes in Uttar Pradesh to remain shut from July 14

New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh government is making elaborate arrangements for Kanwar Yatra which is set to begin from July 14 after a gap of two years.

A notice has also been issued by the Suhas LY, district magistrate, Gautam Budh Nagar stating that all shops selling meat or liquor on routes for the kanwar yatra must keep shut from July 14-26.

The District Magistrate have also asked the public works department and the civic authorities to repair roads and curb the use of plastic disposables, and the traffic wing to manage vehicles.

Also, the Officials said that the local, district and police administration are reaching out to meat traders to ensure that this is done.

Recently, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, had directed officials to clear the roads taken by the Kanwar yatris and to prohibit sale of meat in the open along them, besides  making other arrangements such as lighting, sanitation and first-aid.

Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi said that all efforts are being made to ensure that Kanwar Yatra is held in a safe and peaceful manner across the state.