A day after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed satisfacton over what she described as 'unprecedented' arranagements for Kanwar Yatra, Delhi Police today registered a case after broken glass pieces were found scattered on roads in Shahdara’s Guru Tegh Bahadur (GTB) and Jhilmil Colony areas, both located along the Kanwar Yatra route.
Even as Chief Minister has taken strong note of the matter, political controversy has erupted after several BJP leaders claimed that broken glass pieces were deliberately scattered along the Kanwar Yatra route in Shahdara.
BJP MLA Sanjay Goyal alleged that for the past two days, large quantities of glass shards have been found strewn across the road used by kanwariyas. "Yesterday, when we inspected the route, we saw glass scattered over nearly a one-kilometre stretch," the MLA said, adding that this posed a serious risk to the barefoot devotees.
However, CCTV footage is being examined to ascertain whether the glass came from a damaged vehicle or was deliberately thrown by miscreants, Police said adding that the case has been registered at the Seemapuri police station and further investigation is underway, they added.
The incident came to light after Delhi Cabinet Minister Kapil Mishra raised the matter on social media on Saturday, expressing concern over the safety of the pilgrims and assuring that action would be taken."Some mischievous elements scattered glass pieces along the Kanwar Yatra route for nearly a kilometre. PWD and municipal workers are cleaning the route. Local MLA Sanjay Goyal ji is present there. CM Rekha Gupta has personally taken cognisance of the incident," Mishra posted on X.He added that an FIR will be lodged against those responsible and asserted that no disruption in the yatra would be allowed.
Following the incident, police personnel were deployed in the area and they patrolled roads near the flyover and surrounding Kanwar camps to ensure safety. MCD has also deployed workers to clear the glass pieces so that yatries can walk without getting hurt. The Delhi Police, along with the municipal corporation, have put in place special traffic and security arrangements to ensure a smooth passage for devotees during the Kanwar Yatra.
Raman, a Kanwar yatri resting in one of the camps, said the journey had been peaceful so far. "All arrangements are good and we have no issues. We saw a few glass pieces on the flyover, but many workers were cleaning the roads even at night," he said.Aman, another yatri, said, "There were a few glass shreds, but they were being cleaned. I saw close to 7 to 8 Kanwar camps and others still setting up, so no problems so far,", he said.
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