Says incident happened between two groups of poniwallas

SRINAGAR: The J&K administration has refuted the “misleading claims and allegations” made in a video circulated on social media regarding stone pelting on yatries.
The administration in a statement said, “The incident happened due to a minor dispute among the poniwallas themselves. The administration has made all the arrangements for the smooth conduct of yatries for the convenience of pilgrims of Shri Amarnathji Yatra. The local people have been at the forefront to make the yatra successful by rendering their relentless services since the beginning. This yatra is an example of brotherhood, communal harmony and unity among the people. This yatra represents spirituality and has been a substantial contributor to the economic development of J&K.”
The video has been created with a malicious intention to create a divide among communities, spread disharmony and disturb peaceful yatra, the government said, adding that all the yatries who have embarked on the pilgrimage of the holy cave of Shri Amarnathji have testified the good quality of services and appreciated seamless yatra.
The administration said it is committed to ensuring the safety and security of yatries and all the stakeholders involved with yatra. “(We have) taken serious note of the incident and directed police to take strict action against those who are involved in the incident and lodge FIR against rumour mongers. Besides, social media users are asked to refrain from spreading fake news,” the statement said.

KR Desk