Srinagar, July 1: J&K Police today apprehended an individual at Baltal Ganderbal district for using a fake Amarnath Yatra registration card to deceitfully gain access through security checkpoints.
Police identified the accused as Shivam Mittal of Dwarka Puri, Jagadhri, District Yamunanagar, Haryana.
The individual had procured the forged Yatra Card through fraudulent means and attempted to mislead security personnel, thereby unlawfully bypassing the mandatory security verification process, police added.
An FIR No.has been registered under relevant sections of law at Police Station Sonamarg, and a thorough investigation has been initiated.
J&K Police said that it is committed to maintaining the integrity and safety of the yatra. However, strict legal action will be taken against anyone found indulging in such unlawful acts.
The Amarnath Yatra is all set to begin from July 3 from two base camps of Baltal and Pahalgam.