Saharanpur, Aug. 6 -- Darul Uloom Deoband on Thursday issued an advisory asking its students to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from markets, highways and other areas affected by Kanwar Yatra pilgrims during the annual pilgrimage.

The instructions, issued by the institution's hostel administration, are aimed at ensuring the safety of students during the yatra, when thousands of devotees travel through Uttar Pradesh carrying holy water from the Ganga to offer at Shiva temples.

According to a written order issued by hostel in-charge Ashraf Abbas, students have been directed not to visit markets, the GT Road or any route used by Kanwariyas unless necessary. The advisory also asks students to avoid non-essential travel during the yat...