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Kanwar Yatra: Calls for Impartial UP Police Action on Violations Grow

Kanwar Yatra: Jitender Sharma of The Probe interviews Dr. Vikram Singh, the former DGP of Uttar Pradesh, about the increasing demands for impartial police action on law violations during the Kanwar Yatra.

By Jitender Sharma
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Kanwar Yatra: The Importance of Unbiased Law Enforcement

Jitender Sharma of The Probe interviews Dr. Vikram Singh, the former DGP of Uttar Pradesh, about the increasing demands for impartial police action on law violations during the Kanwar Yatra.

Jitender Sharma: Dr. Singh, you have previously managed the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh as the DGP during the Kanwar Yatra. The Kanwariyas are Shiv devotees who carry Ganga Jal and travel to different parts. But why are we seeing so many recent reports of these Kanwariyas indulging in law violations and mischief?

Dr. Vikram Singh: This is an important issue, which is why the preparations for the Kanwar Yatra begin months in advance. There is heavy police deployment, and intelligence reports are taken into account. Security measures are implemented based on this information, including watchtowers, helicopters, and drones. Now, the question arises: why are some people who go in devotion breaking the law? The reasons are varied. If they are provoked or if they feel there is an impediment along the way, such as traffic issues or diversions, we often see instances of violence and mischief. While the majority of these issues are curbed by the police, some incidents inevitably catch the spotlight. Mischief-makers also use this time to create problems.

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