Man Arrested for Selling Fake Jammu & Kashmir Pilgrimage Packages

Police in Jammu & Kashmir arrested a man after receiving complaints that he had been selling fraudulent hotel reservations and tour packages to pilgrims traveling to the region's holy sites. Investigations revealed that the suspect collected advance payments from dozens of travelers, promising accommodation in reputed hotels and organized transport, but the bookings were never confirmed and the hotels had no record of any reservations. The accused was taken into custody at the local police station, and authorities are working to recover the seized amount for the victims. Police have warned the public to verify bookings through official channels and avoid dealing with unregistered agents. A broader probe has been launched to identify any other intermediaries involved in similar scams, emphasizing that such fraud undermines pilgrim safety during the peak season.