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Uttarakhand Cracks Down on Imposters in Kedarnath

Uttarakhand Cracks Down on Imposters in Kedarnath
‘Operation Kalnemi’ in Kedarnath: Those without Aadhaar or failing police verification penalised · thehansindia.com

The Uttarakhand government has started a special operation called 'Operation Kalnemi' to catch people who pretend to be holy men, called 'babas', in Kedarnath Dham.

These imposters try to trick and take advantage of the many pilgrims visiting the holy site.

During this operation, the police check if these 'babas' have the right documents, like an Aadhaar card, and police verification.

If they don't, they are given fines and sent away.

The operation is ongoing, and the police say they will keep doing surprise checks to make sure the pilgrimage is safe and well-managed.

This is important because Kedarnath Dham is a very sacred place for many people, and the government wants to make sure everyone is safe and that the place stays holy.

Key facts

Operation Name
Operation Kalnemi
Location
Kedarnath Dham, Uttarakhand
Number of Imposters Identified
15
Action Taken
Challans issued, individuals sent back
Purpose of Operation
Identify and apprehend fake 'babas' and imposters
Start Date of Operation
July 2025
Security Measure
Police verification and valid identity documents required

Quotes

Police officials

Law enforcement officials overseeing the security and management of Kedarnath Dham.

“No individual will be permitted to stay in the Dham area without proper verification and identity documentation during the Char Dham Yatra.”
thehansindia.com

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