Monday, 10 July 2023 | PNS | DEHRADUN
In view of the rise in the number of pilgrims in the ongoing Kanwad Yatra, the Haridwar Police has launched a new traffic plan which was implemented from late on Saturday night. As per the directions issued by the senior superintendent of police of Haridwar Ajai Singh, all the traffic moving from Rishikesh to Delhi will move on the left lane of the highway where traffic arriving from Delhi to Haridwar usually moves.
He said that considering the increasing number of Kanwadiyas with each passing day, the lane of the Haridwar-Delhi route on the highway has been completely reserved for Kanwadiyas and their tableaux. He said that Kanwadiyas will continue to walk on the canal track but no Kanwadiya will move on the service lane. Singh said that the implementation of this plan is meant to smooth traffic for pilgrims as well as for other commuters. He said the Haridwar police are taking all possible measures to ensure pilgrims have to face no inconvenience during the pilgrimage. He said that the convenience of commuters is also being taken under consideration while making traffic plans.
The police on Sunday evening closed the road leading from Ved Niketan to the cremation ground of Khadkhadi due to the strong flow of rainwater in the area. The SSP deployed police personnel on both sides as part of safety arrangements. Police also had to close several routes as a safety measure due to the sudden rise in water level due to heavy rains. Singh also went for an inspection of the city to take stock of the security arrangements amid the rainfall. He appealed to the pilgrims to not move ahead despite the police’s warning and stay at a safe place during the inclement weather or contact the police in case of any danger.
