Ramban, July 19: Reasi Police have detained two persons, including a juvenile, in connection with an alleged obscene act near the market area of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan that triggered widespread outrage after a video of the incident went viral on social media.
According to police, the incident took place on July 17 when four individuals, two boys and two girls, allegedly indulged in an obscene and inappropriate act near the Bhawan market area. The act is alleged to have disturbed the sanctity of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, caused inconvenience to devotees, and hurt their religious sentiments.
Acting swiftly after receiving information about the incident, Police Station Bhawan registered FIR No. 31/2026 under Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and launched an investigation. Special police teams were constituted to identify and trace those involved.
During the investigation, the police detained two suspected individuals. One has been identified as Pritam Singh, son of Karnail Singh and a resident of Talwara in Reasi district. The second accused is a juvenile, who was dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act and handed over to his family after completion of the necessary legal formalities. Police said efforts are continuing to trace and apprehend the remaining two accused.
Reiterating its commitment to maintaining law and order, Reasi Police said it is determined to preserve the sanctity of religious places and ensure a peaceful atmosphere for pilgrims. It warned that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found to be engaging in activities that disturb public peace or offend the religious sentiments of devotees.
