J&K Police books Orhan Awatramani, 7 others for alcohol consumption at Mata Vaishno Devi base camp
Orhan Awatramani, who is popularly referred to as Orry, has reportedly been booked by the Jammu and Kashmir Police for consuming alcohol at a hotel in Katra along with seven others. For the unversed, Katra is the place where devotees rest before they embark on the journey to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Since the incident goes against the strict regulations – which prohibit consumption of alcohol and non-vegetarian food – in the area, it has sparked outrage.
As reported by Times Now, among those who have booked is Russian national Anastasila Arzamaskina. Anastasila had reportedly accompanied Orry and his friends to Katra. An FIR (No. 72/25) has been lodged at the Katra Police Station against Orry, Darshan Singh, Parth Raina, Ritick Singh, Rashi Dutta, Rakshita Bhogal, Shagun Kohli, and Arzamaskina. They have been charged with violation of the District Magistrate’s order and allegedly hurting religious sentiments.
As reported by Times Now, Reasi Police assured strict action against those who violated the law by consuming alcohol or drugs. “A special team, under the supervision of SP Katra, Dy SP Katra, and SHO Katra, was formed to investigate the matter. Notices will be sent to all accused individuals, including ORRY, instructing them to join the probe. SSP Reasi has reiterated that anyone violating the law, especially by indulging in activities like alcohol or drug consumption at religious sites, will be dealt with strictly,” Reasi Police has been quoted as saying by Times Now.
The incident has also been slammed by political leaders. Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir. Sunil had further added that such an act should never have taken place at Mata Vaishno Devi. Sharma has urged police action, and noted that an FIR has been registered, and called for strict action against all involved.
Sunil further added that the consumption of alcohol and non-vegetarian fare at such a revered place can never be tolerated.
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