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Kanwar Yatra 2025: UP govt intensifies security for smooth pilgrimage

Updated On: 15 July, 2025 03:24 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The Kanwar Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage undertaken by devotees of Lord Shiva, popularly known as Kanwariyas or Bhole. It typically begins in July or August, coinciding with the holy month of Sawan in the Hindu calendar. To ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the yatra, the Uttar Pradesh government has intensified security arrangements across the state. (PICS/ PTI)

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The Kanwar Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage undertaken by devotees of Lord Shiva, popularly known as Kanwariyas or Bhole. It typically begins in July or August, coinciding with the holy month of Sawan in the Hindu calendar. To ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the yatra, the Uttar Pradesh government has intensified security arrangements across the state. (PICS/ PTI)

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The Kanwar Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage undertaken by devotees of Lord Shiva, popularly known as Kanwariyas or Bhole. It typically begins in July or August, coinciding with the holy month of Sawan in the Hindu calendar. To ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the yatra, the Uttar Pradesh government has intensified security arrangements across the state. (PICS/ PTI)
<p>More than 66 thousand policemen have been deployed by the police department for the Kanwar Yatra across the state</p>

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More than 66 thousand policemen have been deployed by the police department for the Kanwar Yatra across the state

<p>Apart from this, on the instructions of CM Yogi, this time the presence of female constables has been ensured at the help desk for the convenience of women devotees, who will not only provide assistance but will also provide counselling in sensitive matters</p>

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Apart from this, on the instructions of CM Yogi, this time the presence of female constables has been ensured at the help desk for the convenience of women devotees, who will not only provide assistance but will also provide counselling in sensitive matters

<p>Shakti Help Booth is also being established in many districts with the help of women`s voluntary organisations</p>

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Shakti Help Booth is also being established in many districts with the help of women`s voluntary organisations

<p>Female police personnel will also be available on helpline numbers 24 hours a day, and QRT patrolling will be increased</p>

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Female police personnel will also be available on helpline numbers 24 hours a day, and QRT patrolling will be increased

<p>In view of the Kanwar Yatra, special control rooms and 24x7 helpline numbers set up in 11 zones in the state are also being monitored through women police personnel</p>

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In view of the Kanwar Yatra, special control rooms and 24x7 helpline numbers set up in 11 zones in the state are also being monitored through women police personnel

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