SRINAGAR: A fake ticket racket has been exposed in Gulmarg, raising concerns over fraudulent activities targeting unsuspecting tourists.
The Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation Ltd, which manages the Gulmarg Gondola Project, has filed a formal complaint with the police, urging strict action against those involved.
According to the complaint submitted to the Station House Officer (SHO) Gulmarg, ticketing staff at the G1 station intercepted three tourists around 10:30 AM on March 17, 2025. The tourists were carrying fake gondola tickets that did not match their original identities. Upon questioning, they disclosed that the tickets were purchased from a local guide identified as Firdous Ahmad.
The in-charge of e-ticketing, Manzoor-ul-Haq Nazki, confirmed that the tourists had been duped and obtained a written complaint from them. Authorities have now urged the police to conduct a thorough investigation to identify and apprehend those behind the racket.
The complaint calls for strict action to prevent further exploitation of tourists and uphold the integrity of the Gulmarg Gondola service. Officials have emphasized the need for stringent measures to dismantle such fraudulent operations and restore public confidence in the ticketing system.
This is not the first such incident in Gulmarg, highlighting the persistence of fake ticket scams despite previous crackdowns. [KNT]
