Aaqib Khan
Baramulla, Oct 03 (KNS): Police in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday issued a stern advisory against illegal practices and the harassment of tourists in the district, warning of strict action against those forcing visitors to change vehicles or overcharging them in the Tangmarg-Kunzer-Gulmarg tourism circuit.
In an official statement, Baramulla Police urged tourists to report malpractices immediately, citing specific complaints of service providers fleecing and harassing visitors.
The advisory specifically addresses the recurring issue of tourists being coerced into changing vehicles at Tangmarg, Kunzer, or Gulmarg under the pretext that only local vehicles are permitted to ply in the area. It also warned against stopping tourists from travelling in their own vehicles en route to the renowned ski resort of Gulmarg.
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"Any tourist or visitor being overcharged or subjected to harassment by a service provider should report it immediately," Baramulla Police said, assuring prompt action.
To ensure immediate redressal, the district police have released a list of helpline numbers, including the Emergency Response Support System ERSS : 112, PCR BARAMULLA 9596767768, SDPO TANGMARG 9596767705,
SHO GULMARG, 9596767715, SHO TANGMARG 9596767713,
SHO KUNZER 9596767714.
Notably, the move is being viewed as a significant step to boost tourist confidence and curb the menace of "tourist trap" tactics often reported in the Valley, especially during the peak tourism season. (KNS)
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