The Uttarakhand government has banned the use of mobile phones within a 50-meter radius of the Kedarnath temple during the ongoing Chardham Yatra to ensure a smooth darshan experience. Strict enforcement with penalties is in place, and district authorities have been instructed to enforce the ban. Devotees are urged to comply with the guidelines to maintain the temple s sanctity. Additionally, the government has issued new guidelines for the Chardham Yatra, requiring registration and urging restraint to ensure a safe and peaceful pilgrimage.
According to the police, a video came to light after it went viral on social media platforms wherein the three youths were promoting forest fires. In the purported video, a youth can be heard saying, "Nobody challenges those who play with fire.and Biharis are never challenged."
Ravi Gupta, the Director-General of Police in Telangana and his wife, Anjali, cited the mental agony and physical suffering endured by them during their five-hour flight.
The Court had recently warned of action against judicial officers found not allowing use of video conference facility despite availability of infrastructure.