Pilgrims reaching Janki Chatti on the Yamunotri Dham route have reportedly faced disorder as porters and horse-mule operators approach them immediately after they leave their vehicles. Local residents said some travellers are pressured to hire services, raising concerns about how the busy transit point is being managed.
A similar situation was reported on Friday. Residents said porters and operators try to attract arriving devotees towards their services, while some incidents have reportedly involved arguments or tugging over passengers’ luggage.
Residents seek tighter management
Arvind Singh, Mahaveer Panwar and Sandeep Rana were among those who called for stronger control over such complaints. They said a system exists for collecting charges from travellers, but service delivery at Janki Chatti has not been organised adequately.
The residents said passengers should not be surrounded or pressured into choosing a porter or horse-mule service. They sought a cleaner and better-managed arrangement at the halt, with passenger convenience and safety treated as priorities.
Janki Chatti is an important stopping point for people travelling towards Yamunotri Dham. The complaints concern the first stage of the journey for many visitors, when they arrive with luggage and may need assistance for onward travel.
Administration asks officials to respond
Barkot Sub-Divisional Magistrate Brijesh Kumar Tiwari said instructions had been issued to the police and the district panchayat to take necessary action in cases involving passengers being surrounded and related disorder.
He said officials responsible for the pilgrroute had also been told to keep arrangements in order so devotees do not face difficulties. The statement indicates that the reported problems are being directed to the agencies responsible for local regulation and route management.
The available information does not establish that every porter or horse-mule operator has acted improperly. The complaints relate to reported pressure on passengers and the need to organise services more effectively at Janki Chatti.
Conclusion
Residents want a cleaner, safer and more orderly system at Janki Chatti, while the Barkot administration has asked the police and district panchayat to address reported passenger harassment and disorder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where were the complaints reported?
The complaints were reported at Janki Chatti, a major halt on the route to Yamunotri Dham.
Q. What behaviour did residents describe?
Residents said porters and horse-mule operators approach passengers after they leave vehicles and pressure them to use their services.
Q. Were luggage disputes also reported?
Yes. Residents said some situations reportedly involved arguments or tugging over passengers’ luggage.
Q. What did local residents request?
They sought better organisation of porter and horse-mule services, cleaner arrangements, and greater attention to passenger convenience and safety.
Q. Who was asked to take action?
Barkot SDM Brijesh Kumar Tiwari said the police and district panchayat had been instructed to take necessary steps.
Q. What did the SDM say about the pilgrroute?
He said the relevant officials had been directed to maintain arrangements so devotees would not face difficulties.
