Controversy Erupts Over New Police Order for Kanwar Yatra Eateries

A new police order mandates eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route to display owners' names, sparking opposition claims of discrimination against Muslim traders. Politicians liken the move to historical bigotry, with calls for vigilance against targeting religious minorities.

Muzaffarnagar police have ordered that all eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route must display the names of their proprietors to avoid any 'confusion'. Opposition parties have viewed this as targeting Muslim traders.

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera labelled the order as 'state-sponsored bigotry', while AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi compared it to historical instances of Apartheid and Judenboycott in Nazi Germany.

Police chief Abhishek Singh stated that the move is designed to prevent law and order issues and is being followed voluntarily by all shops. However, opposition leaders have urged people and the media to oppose what they call discriminatory practices.

(With inputs from agencies.)