New Delhi, July 16 -- With hundreds of pilgrims crossing the national capital every day during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, authorities have ramped up security measures, issued traffic advisories for Delhi and adjoining areas, and designated entry routes and camps for the kanwariyas .
Over 5,000 Delhi Police personnel and around 50 companies (more than 5000 personnel) of paramilitary forces have been deployed across sensitive areas in the national capital. The yatra, which will continue till July 22, is being monitored through CCTV surveillance and drone patrolling, particularly in areas around temples and major routes taken by the pilgrims.
Traffic restrictions have been imposed in areas like Kalindi Kunj and Noida, where heavy movement kan...