To enhance the safety and security of tourists and pilgrims during the Amarnath Yatra, J&K Police in Anantnag district launched “Pahchan App” — a QR-based mobile application aimed at registering and verifying service providers operating along the Yatra route and key tourist destinations.
Police said the application enables instant, on-spot verification of service providers and creates a secure ecosystem by clearly differentiating registered and verified individuals from unregistered ones.
“The primary objective behind launching the ‘Pahchan App’ is to strengthen the overall security grid during the Yatra period by preventing the entry of unverified or anti-social elements in the guise of service providers. By creating a digital record of all authorized persons, the app brings greater transparency and accountability to the services offered to pilgrims and tourists,” police said, adding it will also aid in smooth crowd management, as organized and regulated service delivery reduces disputes, overcharging, and congestion on the Yatra tracks.
A Police spokesman said the initiative is expected to create a strong positive impression among the public.
“It will instill confidence among Yatries, tourists and local citizens by visibly regulating services and ensuring that they interact only with verified individuals. The app empowers genuine service providers by giving them a digital identity and formal recognition, while simultaneously projecting Police as a proactive and technology-driven force committed to facilitating a safe and hassle-free pilgrimage,” police said.
The annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath will commence on July 3 and conclude after 57 days on August 28.
