Jammu & Kashmir

Amarnath Yatra: Naib Tehsildar Pahalgam suspended for leaving station without permission

Amarnath pilgrims leaving towards cave from base camp in Pahalgam. [FPK File Photo]

Pahalgam: Authorities have placed under suspension a Naib Tehsildar for leaving the station without permission and “sabotaging” the ongoing annual Amarnath Yatra.

“Ovais Amir, Naib Tehsildar Pahalgam is hereby placed under suspension for leaving the station without permission and sabotaging the ongoing SANJY 2024,” reads an order by Deputy Commissioner Anantnag.

“Meanwhile, Sub Divisional Magistrate Kokernag shall enquire into the matter for noncompliance of the Naib Tehsildar,” the order, a copy of which lies with GNS, reads, “adding, “the suspendee shall remain attached with his office during the period of his suspension.”

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