Baramulla, Jun 4 (KNS): Baramulla Police on Thursday issued an advisory restricting the movement of tourists towards the Mulbangil-Batoo route via the Hajibal-Babareshi axis, officials said.
The advisory noted a recent increase in the movement of tourists to the interior areas of Mulbangil and Batoo, facilitated in some cases by tourism service providers, guides, and transport operators.
Police said the Qazipora-Ziran-Batoo-Mulbangil-Hajibal route is not part of the notified tourist circuit and passes through remote areas lacking adequate visitor support and emergency response facilities.
"In the interest of public safety, police shall be regulating and prohibiting tourist movement towards the aforesaid route with immediate effect and until further notice," the advisory stated.
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All hotel owners, homestay operators, travel agencies, taxi operators, tourist guides, and pony operators have been advised not to facilitate, advertise, or encourage tourist visits to the restricted area.
Police teams have been deployed at appropriate locations to enforce the restrictions. Officials said any individual or agency found violating these directions shall attract strict legal action.
Tourists have been requested to cooperate with authorities and confine their visits to approved destinations in the Tangmarg-Gulmarg area, the advisory added. (KNS)