Mosques, mazar covered with sheets along Kanwar Yatra route; removed after criticism
The Haridwar administration's recent decision to cover mosques and mazar with sheets along the Kanwar route ignited controversy among local residents. In response to the backlash, the administration reversed its decision within a few hours. This comes soon after recent controversies in the region, such as the dispute over the display of nameplates of shops during Kanwar Yatra.