In pics: Tourists flout Covid protocols in Haridwar, say 'we are not scared'

The drop in the number of Covid-19 cases and the scorching heat in northwestern Indian states has led to major influx of tourists to Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

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Updated on Jul 10, 2021 04:43 pm IST 7 Photos
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Pictures of travellers throning tourists spots have been surfacing the internet and raised concerns. “We feel like we have come out of jail after 2 years. There is a huge crowd but we are not scared of Covid-19. We have come here before the third wave,” two young tourists were quoted as saying by news agency ANI.(ANI)

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Authorities tried to enforce Covid protocol and social distancing in Haridwar’s Har-Ki-Pauri at the Ganga ghat as the number of pilgrims increase.(HT Photo/Rameshwar Gaur)

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Devotees participate in Ganga Snan, in Haridwar on Friday.(ANI)

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A devotee pours water over an idol depicting Ganga Snan, in Haridwar on Friday.(ANI)

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Traders can be seen beating drums in Haridwar to oppose proposed ferrying of Ganga Jal in tankers for Kanwariyas. They also demanded the opening of Kanwar yatra.(HT Photo)

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