[ Hpi ] Thousands of Pilgrims Flock to Kedarnath, Get Stranded Near Sitapur

Certainly! According to a report from the **Indian Express**, thousands of pilgrims have been flocking to the **Kedarnath Temple** in Uttarakhand. However, a video has surfaced showing chaos near the **Sitapur area**, where over a thousand pilgrims are stuck in heavy traffic, with most of them on foot. The video reveals vans trapped in a narrow lane, and a concerned man can be heard saying, “If you want to come to Kedarnath, please watch this video. This is only Sitapur, which is 25 miles from Kedarnath. The place is crowded, and management is not making any arrangements to clear the crowd.” The safety of the pilgrims has become a matter of concern. In response to the situation, the Uttarakhand government has deployed Yatra Magistrates to manage the crowd at the **Badrinath and Kedarnath temples**. These officials will be responsible for ensuring smooth arrangements during the Yatra period.

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