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Uttarakhand and Delhi Enforce Meat and Liquor Curbs Ahead of Kanwar Yatra

The initiatives reflect efforts to balance religious sentiments with commercial rights ahead of the annual foot pilgrimage.

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To oversee the entire Yatra operation, DIG Kalanidhi Naithani, in a meeting with additional state radio officer Vinod Kumar Singh, directed all districts to report updates every hour to the Range Control Room. (HT Photo)
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Overview

  • Uttarakhand authorities will cover 28 liquor shops and their signboards along key highways without shuttering them to respect devotees’ sentiments.
  • Delhi minister Kapil Mishra announced a citywide closure of meat shops from July 11 to 23 during the Kanwar Yatra, emphasizing legal compliance and religious respect.
  • BJP MLA Tarvinder Singh Marwah has urged Home Minister Amit Shah to shut both liquor and meat outlets on pilgrimage routes to uphold piety and prevent incidents.
  • Uttar Pradesh’s government continues to enforce a ban on meat sales along the Kanwar Yatra route under directives from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
  • All states are requiring dhabas and eateries on the pilgrimage path to display owner names, food licences, menus and rates to ensure vendor accountability.