- विज्ञापन -
Jammu: Piyush Dhotra, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Katra, has announced a ban on the sale, possession, and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food in the area surrounding the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. This prohibition order has been issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and will be in effect for two months, unless lifted sooner.
The restrictions apply to Katra and nearby regions, including the path leading to the sacred shrine, and encompass various villages within a two-kilometre radius from Katra to the Holy Cave. Key locations impacted by the ban include Arli, Hansali, and Matyal, as well as main roads such as Katra-Tikri, Katra-Jammu, Katra-Reasi, and Panthal-Domail. Additional villages, including Chamba, Serli, Bhagta, Kundrorian, Kotli Bajallian, Nomain, Maghal, Nau Devian, and Aghar Jitto, are also affected.
This measure aims to maintain the sanctity of the shrine and its surroundings, which receive millions of visitors each year. It prohibits all non-vegetarian food items, including eggs, chicken, meat, seafood, and other animal products, in line with the region’s spiritual values.
Authorities have emphasized that the prohibitions will be enforced rigorously along the pilgrimage route and in designated areas on major roads leading to Katra, particularly near the Katra Railway Station. Residents and visitors are encouraged to adhere to these rules to provide a respectful and harmonious atmosphere for pilgrims.
