Uttarakhand Suspends 'Char Dham Yatra' As Covid Cases Rise In State

"Uttarakhand government has suspended Char Dham Yatra this year in view of COVID-19 situation in the state. Only priests of the four temples will perform rituals and puja," said Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat.

Amid a massive surge in the COVID-19 cases, the Uttarakhand government on Thursday suspended the Char Dham Yatra for this year. The yatra was scheduled to start from May 14. Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat said that only priests of the four temples will perform rituals and puja. "Uttarakhand government has suspended Char Dham Yatra this year in view of COVID-19 situation in the state. Only priests of the four temples will perform rituals and puja," said Mr Rawat. The Chief Minister said that the decision has been taken in view of the rising cases of coronavirus infections.