J&K Police arrests Haryana man with fake Yatra card at Baltal
STC NEWS DESK
GANDERBAL, JULY 01 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a person hailing from Haryana at Baltal for using a fake Yatra registration card to illegally pass through security checks.
According to the official reports, the accused has been identified as Shivam Mittal, son of Krishan Mittal, a resident of Dwarka Puri, Jagadhri, District Yamunanagar, Haryana.
Police said the man obtained a forged Yatra card through dishonest means and tried to fool the security personnel, skipping the required verification process.
An FIR (No. 13/2025) has been registered at Police Station Sonamarg under relevant sections of law, and a full investigation is underway.
J&K Police said they will take strict legal action against anyone involved in such illegal activities.
The public has been urged to report any suspicious individuals or attempts to use fake or invalid Yatra cards. Information can be shared at the following helpline numbers:
PCR Ganderbal: 9906668731, 9419371774
JPCR Baltal: 9541786752, 9484321256
SHO Baltal: 7006017372
SHO Sonamarg: 9797117797
(STC)
