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Mumbai: Kavad Yatra inside SGNP sparks outrage over alleged environmental violations
Updated On: 01 September, 2026 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Around 25 to 30 people allegedly entered Sanjay Gandhi National Park on August 28 to perform religious rituals, including a Kavad Yatra, inside a protected river and water body, triggering concern among environmentalists and nature lovers
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Screengrabs from videos of a group performing rituals inside SGNP’s protected river. Pics/By Special arrangement
Around 25 to 30 people entered Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) on August 28 to perform religious rituals, including a Kavad Yatra, inside a protected river and water body. The incident has sparked criticism over the violation of environmental laws and court restrictions on activities in SGNP.



