Haridwar: Non-Hindu Entry Banned at Har Ki Pauri, Posters Spark Controversy

• Ganga Sabha installed 'Non-Hindu Entry Prohibited Zone' boards at Brahma Kund and Har Ki Pauri.
• The ban is based on Municipality Bylaws, not religious grounds, according to the Ganga Sabha.
• The move follows two youths in Arab Sheikh attire going viral at Har Ki Pauri, prompting calls for stricter entry rules.
• Pilgrimage priests emphasize the boards aim to inform visitors about the rules and decorum of the holy site.
• The decision has intensified discussions, with some organizations opposing the ban, while Hindu groups support it.

Why It Matters: Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri now restricts non-Hindu entry, sparking debate and drawing both support and opposition.