Ban on Liquor and non-vegetarian food in Katra extended

In Jammu and Kashmir, Reasi district has extended the ban on the sale, possession and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food in Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi shrine by two months. The decision was taken by the Sub Divisional Magistrate under section 163 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). As per the order, the prohibition will also be enforced on the 12 km track from Katra to the holy cave on the Trikuta hill and adjoining



areas. 

Besides the track, the prohibition would be applicable in villages within a distance of up to two Km on either side of the track.  The ban also covers 200 metres on both sides of the Katra-Reasi road from Katra to Nau Devian, Aghar Jitto and Nau Devian markets, within 200 metres on either side of railway station Katra-Sool Road and within 100 metres on either side of Panthal-Domail road.