A video showing Punjabi tourists celebrating a birthday by bursting firecrackers within the premises of Kedarnath temple has gone viral, sparking widespread outrage online.In response, Kedarnath Police have registered a case against those involved at Kotwali Sonprayag under Section 353(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), citing the act of bursting firecrackers and making the video public.Kedarnath Temple is located in a high-altitude, ecologically fragile Himalayan zone and is among the most significant pilgrimage sites in India. Activities like firecrackers are not only culturally inappropriate in such a setting but also pose environmental risks, including noise pollution, disturbance to wildlife, and potential fire hazards. This is why even seemingly routine celebrations can provoke strong reactions when carried out in sensitive areas like this.The timing of the incident has further intensified concerns. The ongoing Char Dham Yatra attracts massive crowds, often placing immense pressure on local infrastructure and administrative systems. Managing crowd movement, waste, and safety during this period is already challenging, and such incidents highlight possible gaps in enforcement.On X (formerly Twitter), reactions have been sharp. While many users have demanded strict action against, including jail for those involved, others have criticised the growing “vlog culture” that turns sacred pilgrimage sites into backdrops for social media content.केदारनाथ धाम: मंदिर की मर्यादा भंग करने पर पुलिस की बड़ी कार्यवाही 🚨​अपराध: धाम परिसर में पटाखे जलाकर जन्मदिन मनाने और वीडियो वायरल करने का मामला।​पुलिस एक्शन: कोतवाली सोनप्रयाग में संबंधित व्यक्ति के विरुद्ध मुकदमा (BNS की धारा 353(3)) पंजीकृत। pic.twitter.com/XxQuk2SOiJ— Rudraprayag Police Uttarakhand (@RudraprayagPol) April 27, 2026Birthday celebrations in Kedarnath?Why shouldn’t such people be jailed for this? They have absolutely no basic civic sense.Idiots. Cc @RudraprayagPol @uttarakhandcops pic.twitter.com/1a34y8bMSV— ABHISHEK SEMWAL (@abhiisshhek) April 27, 2026