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Kanwar Yatra 2026: Muzaffarnagar Orders Closure Of Schools, Colleges; Traffic Curbs In Place
24htopnews | August 2, 2026 7:13 PM CST

According to an official statement, District Magistrate Umesh Mishra directed the closure of all educational institutions to ensure the smooth movement of Kanwar pilgrims and maintain public safety during the annual pilgrimage.

Muzaffarnagar: All schools and colleges in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district will remain closed from August 3 to August 10 in view of the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, officials said on Saturday.

According to an official statement, District Magistrate Umesh Mishra directed the closure of all educational institutions to ensure the smooth movement of Kanwar pilgrims and maintain public safety during the annual pilgrimage.

The Kanwar Yatra, which began on July 30 with the start of the holy month of Shravan, will conclude on August 11. Thousands of devotees carrying holy Ganga water from Haridwar have started arriving in Muzaffarnagar, prompting authorities to strengthen security and traffic management across the district.

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