No tridents, hockey sticks, communal slogans or liquor: Rajasthan police SOP for kanwarias

4 min readJaipurUpdated: Jul 31, 2026 06:17 PM IST Devotees carry Ganga water in decorated kanwars as they walk through waterlogged streets amid rain during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra in the holy month of Sawan, in Haridwar. (ANI Photo)Prohibition on carrying weapons or LPG cylinders, consuming intoxicants, including alcohol, and a prohibition on songs or slogans that vitiate communal harmony — these are some of the special guidelines issued by Rajasthan Police for Kanwar pilgrims travelling to and from Haridwar. Following instructions from Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma, Additional Director General (Law and Order) V K Singh has directed all concerned district police officers “to ensure coordination, vigilance, and effective police management” during the Haridwar Kanwar Yatra