Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Uttar Pradesh Officials Review Kanwar Yatra Security
The Kanwar Yatra is a big religious trip that many people take in Uttar Pradesh.
On a Thursday, the state's top police officer, Rajeev Krishna, and the chief secretary, SP Goel, met in Bareilly to talk about how to keep everyone safe.
They invited many senior police and district leaders to join the meeting.
Rajeev Krishna warned that even small problems could become big during the trip, so everyone must act quickly and fairly.
The goal was to make sure the pilgrimage goes smoothly and safely for all participants.
Chief Secretary SP Goel and DGP Rajeev Krishna reviewed security for the Kanwar Yatra in Bareilly.
Senior officials from the Bareilly zone, including ADG Ramit Sharma, divisional commissioners, DIGs, district magistrates, and police chiefs, attended the meeting.
DGP Krishna warned that minor incidents could have serious consequences during the Yatra and called for prompt, balanced, and effective responses.
The review aimed to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the pilgrimage.
The meeting took place on Thursday in Bareilly.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary SP Goel, Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna, and senior Bareilly zone officials
- What
- A review of security and administrative arrangements for the Kanwar Yatra
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To ensure prompt, balanced, and effective responses to any incidents during the pilgrimage
- Event
- Kanwar Yatra
- Location
- Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Key Officials
- SP Goel, Rajeev Krishna
- Purpose
- Review security arrangements
- Date
- Thursday