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Religion
Rishikesh Police Gear Up for Kanwar Yatra Traffic and Security
✍️ DD News
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 12:46 PM
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Rishikesh police have outlined detailed traffic management and security measures in anticipation of the annual Kanwar Yatra, which is expected to attract thousands of pilgrims.
Rishikesh police have announced comprehensive plans to manage traffic and ensure safety during the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, a major pilgrimage that draws devotees from across the country. The force will deploy additional traffic police, set up temporary roadblocks, and coordinate with local transport authorities to regulate vehicle flow.
Security arrangements will include increased patrols, CCTV monitoring, and collaboration with the state’s rapid response teams. Officials aim to minimize congestion on the ghats and surrounding roads, which are typically crowded during the event.
The police also plan to conduct pre‑event briefings with volunteers and local businesses to streamline crowd control and emergency response. They have requested cooperation from the public to adhere to traffic rules and maintain safety protocols.
Officials emphasized that the measures are part of a broader effort to preserve the sanctity of the pilgrimage while safeguarding the well‑being of participants and residents alike.
Security arrangements will include increased patrols, CCTV monitoring, and collaboration with the state’s rapid response teams. Officials aim to minimize congestion on the ghats and surrounding roads, which are typically crowded during the event.
The police also plan to conduct pre‑event briefings with volunteers and local businesses to streamline crowd control and emergency response. They have requested cooperation from the public to adhere to traffic rules and maintain safety protocols.
Officials emphasized that the measures are part of a broader effort to preserve the sanctity of the pilgrimage while safeguarding the well‑being of participants and residents alike.