Early Times Report
REASI, Apr 24: In a firm crackdown against unauthorized service providers and impersonators on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi track, District Police Reasi has registered two separate FIRs under relevant sections of law, exposing individuals fraudulently operating as Pony service providers. During routine patrolling near Geeta Mata Mandir, Bathing Ghat-2, a man claiming to be Puran Singh was stopped and asked to produce his authorized Pony service license. On verification, the photograph on the card did not match the individual. Upon further scrutiny, his Aadhaar card revealed his true identity as Manir Hussain S/O Mohd Musa, R/O Jhandi, Tehsil Thakrakote, District Reasi. The impersonator was found to be misusing someone else's authorized card to illegally operate on the SMVD track.
Accordingly, FIR No. 111/2025 U/S 319/223 BNS has been registered at Police Station Katra, and further investigation is ongoing.
In another incident near Ban Ganga Bridge, a person identified as Sahil Khan S/O Shah Mohd, R/O Kotli Akhnoor, District Jammu was found operating a Pony without any valid authorization. Upon inquiry, he admitted to having no registered Pony card in his name, thus violating SDM orders and operating unlawfully.
In this regard, FIR No. 112/2025 U/S 223 BNS stands registered at Police Station Katra, with an investigation underway.
District Police Reasi reiterates its commitment to maintaining law & order and ensuring the sanctity and security of the holy track. Strict surveillance, patrolling, and verification drives will continue to prevent such unlawful and potentially dangerous activities.
Reasi police urges all service providers to carry valid authorization and calls upon pilgrims and locals to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police personnel. |
