Mussoorie, May 4 -- The Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) plans to erect seven-foot-high barricades around the Kedarnath Temple premises to handle surging pilgrim crowds and restrict unauthorised video filming, officials said. The initiative follows a sharp rise in devotees during the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, putting pressure on authorities to control crowds and preserve order in the temple complex. Sohan Singh Rangar, BKTC chief executive officer, said the committee has submitted a formal proposal to the Garhwal commissioner for approval. "In response to the rising footfall, we are planning to install seven-foot-high barricades around the temple premises. The objective is to streamline the movement of devotees and maintain the religious sanctity of the shrine," he said. Rangar noted the barricades would regulate access to the core area, prevent loitering and curb congestion. "These barriers will ensure that only those coming for prayers are allowed into the main complex through designated routes. This will also help reduce congestion and improve overall crowd management," he said. The measures also target content creators filming videos, reels and social media clips inside the premises....