The local government has decided to extend the ban on selling, possessing, and consuming alcohol and non-vegetarian food in Katra. Katra is the starting point for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. This ban will now remain in place for an additional two months.
The prohibition will apply along the 12-kilometer path from Katra to the holy cave on the Trikuta hill and in nearby areas. It will be enforced by Katra’s sub-divisional magistrate, Piyush Dhotra, using local laws to keep the area peaceful and respectful for visitors.
The ban covers not only the track but also villages within 2 kilometers on both sides, including Arli, Hansali, and Matyal. It also applies to areas within 200 meters of the Katra-Tikri and Katra-Jammu roads and stretches along the Katra-Reasi road and Panthal-Domail road.
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