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Reports suggest stampede occurred at staircase leading to Mansa Devi temple

Dipped in devotion, with Kanwars hoisted on their shoulders, Shiva devotees have begun their annual journey from Delhi to Haridwar. But once again, some among them are drawing attention for all the wrong reasons – reports of looting, vandalism, and assaults by Kanwariyas have been surfacing along the entire route.

From Kolkata's Babughat to Varanasi's Ganga ghats and Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri devotees braved the chilly weather to take holy dips and offer prayers. Read further on Dynamite News:

The collision was so severe that two people died on the spot, while two people died in the hospital during treatment. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Ganges is flowing close to the danger mark in full spate in wake of incessant rains in the hills of the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

A spate of violence has marked the Kanwar Yatra in Uttar Pradesh, with incidents of assault flaring up along the route, and no arrests in most cases. 

Devotees who are termed Kanwariyas visit places like Haridwar, Gaumukh, Gangotri, Sultanganj to fetch the holy water of River Ganga to worship God with that water. Read further on Dynamite News:

Police announcements in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar and Uttarakhand’s Haridwar have triggered an uproar with an order asking all food vendors and eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners and staff. 

The first case under the new criminal laws in Uttarakhand has been registered in Jwalapur Kotwali district, Haridwar. Read further on Dynamite News: