SRINAGAR: In a significant move to uphold the security of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2025), the J&K Police apprehended an individual at Baltal in Ganderbal for using a fake yatra registration card to deceitfully gain access through security checkpoints, police officials said

They said, the accused has been identified as Shivam Mittal S/o Krishan Mittal, Resident 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.

In this regard, FIR No.13/2025 has been registered under relevant sections of law at Police Station Sonamarg, and a thorough investigation has been initiated.