Sale & consumption of liquor, non-veg food prohibited near Vaishno Devi Shrine
Jammu, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Katra has issued a prohibition order banning the sale, possession, and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food within the jurisdiction of the sub-division. The move, enacted under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), applies to Katra and adjoining areas, including the track leading to the revered Vaishno Devi shrine, and will remain effective for two months unless revoked earlier, a statement issued by the DIPR said.