Meerut, July 20 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday urged Kanwar yatris to expose elements masquerading as hooligans that aim to defame the holy yatra and inform the administration immediately.

Yogi Adityanath warned that strict action will be taken against miscreants who try to disrupt the peace and harmony during the yatra.

Speaking to the reporters, Yogi Adityanath said, "...A few elements are making continous attempts to harm and defame fervour and devotion. Even on social media platforms and even in person, such attempts are trying to defame Kanwar Yatra. It is also the responsibility of every Kanwar Sangh to expose all such elements masquerading as hooligans to defame this holy Yatra of Lord Shiv. Do not let ...