Controversy over speakers during Jagannath Rath Yatra in Kanpur, conflict between Mahant and the police

During the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath on Saturday in the city of Uttar Pradesh in Kanpur, there was a riot when there was a dispute between the police and the Mahant of the Panki Hanuman Temple over the number of loudspeakers. Several speakers were placed on a charger vehicle involved in the Rath Yatra, while the administration only installed two speakers. What is the whole thing? According to the information, the administration provided clear instructions during permission for the Rath Yatra that the number of sound amplifiers would be limited. Nevertheless, more speakers were placed on the charger with the wagon, against which the police objected. On this matter, there was a sharp debate between the Mahant and the police of the Panki Hanuman Temple. Controversion increased, supporters ended up on the roads after the incident and hundreds of Mahant supporters sat on a Dharna on the Peepal Kothi in Nayaganj. He accused the administration of hampering religious events and playing with the faith of the devoted. The people sitting on the Dharna have raised slogans and demanded that the number of speakers not be banned in religious events. Police and administrative officials say they should follow the guidelines of controlling noise pollution. Excessive speakers not only cause noise pollution, but it also affects patients, the elderly and students. Therefore, it was mandatory to follow the predetermined rules. The situation was tense, but in control, although the atmosphere was tense for some time, the case was driven after senior officials reached the place. After talking to the protesters, local police ended the strike and assured that all the parties in religious events would be worked in confidence. Share this story -tags