India, June 7 -- The newly introduced Pahchan App enables police to digitally register and verify individuals providing services to pilgrims and tourists.

As Kashmir gears up for the annual Amarnath Yatra, security agencies are turning to technology like never before. In a significant step aimed at ensuring the safety of pilgrims and tourists, Anantnag Police has launched the QR-code based "Pahchan App", a digital verification platform designed to authenticate every registered service provider operating along the pilgrimage route.

The initiative arrives at a time when security remains a primary concern across Jammu and Kashmir's tourism and pilgrimage sectors. The deadly attack in Pahalgam last year served as a stark reminder that even ...