Dehradun, July 8 -- In view of the upcoming Kanwar Yatra starting July 10, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a high-level meeting with police officials on Tuesday to review law and order, disaster-preparedness, and public safety measures.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed the strict implementation of the verification campaign across all districts and emphasised tight surveillance at the state borders.

He also instructed officials to continue action against illegal encroachments and ensure a seamless and safe experience for Kanwar pilgrims.

"Monitoring should be ensured through CCTV and drones on the Kanwar Yatra route, and the traffic control system should be made effective," Dhami said while addressing ...