No Swords, Tridents, Baseball Bats: Police Announce Guidelines for Kanwar Yatra 2026
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With the annual Kanwar Yatra set to begin on July 30, the Haridwar Police have issued a fresh set of safety guidelines, restricting the height of Kanwars and Jhankis while banning several items, including tridents, swords and modified motorcycle silencers, to ensure a safe and orderly pilgrimage.
The police have appealed to devotees to keep the maximum height of Kanwars at 6 feet and Jhankis at 10 feet. According to officials, the restriction has been introduced because several Kanwar routes pass beneath overhead high-voltage power lines, increasing the risk of electrocution if oversized structures are carried during the yatra.
Weapons, modified silencers prohibited
Haridwar Police have also prohibited devotees from carrying tridents, swords, sticks, baseball bats and similar objects during the Kanwar Mela.
In addition, modified or extra motorcycle silencers have been completely banned. Officials said strict action will be taken against anyone found violating the guidelines.
Security preparations intensified
The district administration and police have stepped up security and traffic arrangements ahead of the pilgrimage. Additional police personnel have been deployed to manage the large influx of devotees and ensure the yatra is conducted safely and without disruption.
Police have urged all pilgrims to cooperate with authorities and follow the prescribed guidelines throughout the Kanwar Yatra.
