"kanwar-yatra"

A man was arrested in Muzaffarnagar for allegedly spitting on a woman pilgrim's kanwar during the Kanwar Yatra. Police defused tensions at the scene, arranged a replacement kanwar, and are investigating the incident while ensuring peace in the area.

While the move has been welcomed by many as a necessary step to safeguard public health, it has also triggered political criticism, with opposition leaders calling the penalty excessively harsh, particularly for small-time street vendors.

According to police officials, the incident occurred when they came in contact with a high-tension overhead wire

Incident occurred when they were returning from Baba Baidyanath temple in Deoghar after their vehicle hit an electricity pole

Calls upon Muslim community to flaunt their religious identity and Indian-ness

Asks Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments to file their response to the pleas challenging their respective directives

Say they cannot afford to hire extra staff, expecting that their earnings will take a hit due to the Uttar Pradesh government's orders

Violators will have to pay a Rs 2,000 fine for first offence and Rs 5,000 if they defy this order for the second time, says Ujjain Mayor Mukesh Tatwal

Calling it a social and economic boycott of Muslims, the Hyderabad MP said it reminds him of 'Judenboykott' (Nazi boycott of Jewish businesses).