4.5 crore Kanwariyas, 7k tonnes of trash: Kanwar Yatra leaves Haridwar gasping

The annual Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar concluded, leaving behind over 7,000 metric tons of waste, overwhelming the city’s sanitation efforts despite increased deployment of workers and drone surveillance. While authorities assure swift cleanup, residents express skepticism, citing widespread garbage along ghats and routes. Some residents noted improvements in traffic management and reduced violence, attributing it to regulated routes and parking.