Srinagar: The administration on Wednesday refuted the “misleading” claims and allegations made in a video circulated on social media regarding stone pelting on Amarnath pilgrims.
The administration, in a statement, said that the incident had happened due to the minor dispute among the two groups of poniwallas.
The administration has made all the arrangements for the smooth conduct of Yatra for the convenience of the pilgrims, the statement said, adding that the local people have been on 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, the statement said.
“This Yatra represents spirituality and has been a substantial contributor to the economic development of J&K,” it said.
“The video has been created with malicious intention to create division among communities, spread disharmony and disturb peaceful Yatra,” the statement added.
It said all the yatris who have embarked on the Amarnath pilgrimage have testified to the good quality of services and appreciated the seamless Yatra.
“The administration is committed to ensure safety and security of yatris and all the stakeholders involved with Yatra. The administration has 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, the social media users are asked to refrain from spreading fake news,” the statement said.
