Security Beefed Up In Haridwar And Kanwar Yatra Route After Recovery Of 125 Kg Of Explosives In Dehradun

Haridwar: The Uttarakhand Police has flagged a high alert in Haridwar, particularly in the Kanwar Mela area, after the suspicious recovery of 125 kg of dynamite in Dehradun. The security has been beefed up in the holy city, and additional security forces have been deployed in Haridwar and the Kanwar Yatra route, where lakhs of devotees gather during this holy month.

The dynamite was recovered from a car in the Tyuni area of Dehradun district, and three people were arrested in this regard. Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Singh said that the police stopped an Alto car with a Himachal Pradesh registration number while conducting a checking drive ahead of the panchayat elections in the state. During the search of the vehicle, the dynamite kept in five boxes was recovered.

The car's occupants, Rinku (37), Sunil (38), and Rohit (19), were unable to produce the necessary documents to prove that they were in legal possession of the explosive material. Subsequently, a case was registered under relevant sections and they were arrested. The arrested accused are all residents of Himachal Pradesh, while Rinku and Sunil are from Shimla, and Rohit is from Sirmaur district.

SSP (Haridwar) Pramod Singh Dobal said that the way 125 kg of explosives were recovered in Dehradun, the incident cannot be taken lightly, as the Kanwar Yatra is at its peak at this time, and devotees in large numbers are reaching Haridwar. The security forces have been deployed to ensure the safety of the devotees and to prevent any untoward incident.

Panchayat Elections

The recovery of dynamite has raised concerns about the security situation in the state, especially with the panchayat elections scheduled to be held in two phases on July 24 and 28. The police are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the voters and the candidates.

The police have also appealed to the citizens to remain vigilant and alert against any suspicious objects or movements in the city.