Reasi, Sept. 30 -- In view of the heightened security arrangements implemented for the ongoing Navratras, a police party from Police Post Banganga, while patrolling the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) track, intercepted one person near Bathing Ghat No. 02, Ban Ganga for routine checking.
During questioning, the individual disclosed his identity as Kulwinder Singh S/O Kartar Singh R/O Maslote, Tehsil Thuroo, District Reasi. He was found working as a Pithu Carrier on the SMVD track. When asked to produce a valid service card or license for working as a registered Pony/Pithu operator, he failed to do so and admitted that he had no authorization to carry out such activity.
By operating without an authorized service card, the accused had violate...