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- Uttarakhand police are turning back vehicle-borne Kanwars taller than 13 feet at entry points along the Uttar Pradesh border during the annual Shravan Kanwar Yatra.
- The administration announced the height limit before the pilgrimage began on July 30, saying it is necessary for the safety of pilgrims and passers-by and for traffic management; on Sunday, 12 oversized Kanwars were sent back from the Narsan border.
- Separately, police have registered a negligence case against NHAI officials after two Kanwariyas were killed when iron girders collapsed beneath an under-construction flyover in Haridwar.
What to watch next
- Further investigation into the girder collapse and any action against the booked NHAI officials.
- Whether more oversized Kanwars are turned back at border checkpoints as the yatra continues.
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