Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Priest and Police Clash Over Loudspeakers During Kanpur Rath Yatra
During the Rath Yatra parade in Kanpur, a fight started between a priest and police because the police didn't want extra loudspeakers.
The priest got upset and said he would hurt himself if they didn't let him use the speakers.
Because of this, the police officer was suspended and the parade started late.
Finally, the parade went ahead with the speakers after the officer was suspended.
A dispute arose between a priest and police over loudspeakers during the Kanpur Rath Yatra.
The priest threatened self-immolation if additional sound systems were disallowed.
Police suspended a station officer for alleged misconduct and abuse.
Devotees protested, leading to delayed start of the Rath Yatra.
The Jagannath Rath Yatra commenced after the officer's suspension.
- Who
- Priest, police officer, and Rath Yatra organizers and devotees.
- What
- Dispute over loudspeakers at Kanpur Rath Yatra leading to police suspension.
- When
- June 28, 2025
- Where
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Over disagreement on the use of additional loudspeakers during the procession.
Priest/Devotees
Police
Loudspeaker regulations
Priest/Devotees
The police were misbehaving and trying to limit the sound system.
Police
The police wanted to follow safety guidelines for the procession.
- Event
- Jagannath Rath Yatra
- Location
- Kanpur, UP
- Participants
- Priest, Police, Devotees
- Issue
- Loudspeaker use
- Action
- Police Officer Suspended
Sources
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