Lucknow, July 8 -- The state government has issued advisory for no display of weapons and to play DJs and religious songs within permissible limits during month-long Kanwar Yatra which will commence from July 22 and conclude on August 19.

On Saturday, chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and director general of police (DGP) Prashant Kumar met senior officials from western Uttar Pradesh in Meerut and four other states to strategize on ensuring safe and successful pilgrimage for the devotees. Officials from neighbouring states were also urged to issue ID cards to the kanwariyas from their respective regions.

The DGP said that changes have been made in the traffic system in view of the Yatra. The entry of heavy vehicles will be banned on the ...