Shri Ram Sena Jammu-Kashmir has welcomed the decision of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board of disbanding the unauthorized collection counters on the track from Darshani Deodi (Gate) in Katra to Vaishno Devi Bhawan, which were charging money from the yatris for hiring ponywallas, palkiwallas and pithus.
Shri Ram Sena state president Rajiv Mahajan said that these counter holders were unnecessarily harassing the pilgrims and collecting money/commission from ponywallas/palkiwallas/pithus/pilgrims, without any territorial jurisdiction or permission from the Shrine Board.
Mahajan appreciated the step taken by Dr. Mandeep K Bhandari, Additional Chief Executive Officer (CEO), SMVDSB for disbanding all collection counters on the track from Darshani Deodi (Gate) in Katra to Vaishno Devi Bhawan, which were charging commission from the yatris, and also harassing them unnecessarily.