Case registered against company owner for alleged overcharging at Sonamarg : Police

Srinagar : Police on Friday said that it has registered a case against the owner of M/S Sheer-i-Kashmir Construction Pvt. Ltd. for allegedly overcharging tourist vehicles on account of sanitation fee at the SDA Toll Post, Shudkadi, Sonamarg.
In a statement issued here on Friday Police said that a case under FIR No. 02/2026 under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered by it at Police Station Sonamarg . The investigation has been taken up to ascertain the full extent of the alleged illegal collection.
In its statement Police reiterated its commitment to safeguard rights of tourists and the people, warning therein that any individual or agency found indulging in illegal or unauthorized extra fare charges will be dealt with strictly as per law.
In its statement police said that the tourists and members of the general public are advised to remain vigilant and immediately report any instances of overcharging, harassment, or illegal fee collection on the helpline numbers of Ganderbal.