Katra, India: Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry was booked on Monday by the Jammu and Kashmir Police along with seven other people for allegedly consuming alcohol in Katra town, which acts as a base camp for pilgrims proceeding towards the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. The matter came to light after some photographs went viral on social media, leaving netizens disturbed.
As per the Reasi Police, the accused consumed alcohol within the hotel premises on Saturday, the day following Holi despite being warned by the authorities that liquor was not allowed there. An FIR has been registered at Katra police station under BNS section 223, which deals with disobedience of an order given by a public servant. The accused have been charged with violating the District Magistrate’s order and allegedly hurting religious sentiments. The Reasi Police has formed a special team to track the accused who have already left Katra.
“As per police, FIR was registered against eight people, including socialite influencer Orhan Awatramani aka Orry, for allegedly consuming alcohol in a hotel located in Katra,” reported ANI. The other accused include a Russian national, Anastasila Arzamaskina, who accompanied Orry and his friends to Katra. An FIR has been lodged at the Katra Police Station, listing Orry, Darshan Singh, Parth Raina, Ritick Singh, Rashi Dutta, Rakshita Bhogal, Shagun Kohli, and Arzamaskina as the primary accused as per media reports.
Why is alcohol restricted in Katra?
The Jammu & Kashmir administration has banned the consumption and sale of liquor and non-vegetarian products in Reasi district’s Katra town for being located close to the Mata Vaishno Devi temple which is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites in India. The Cottage Suit area in Katra, where Orry and his friends allegedly drank alcohol, has strict rules prohibiting consumption of non-vegetarian food and alcohol.
As per a Reasi Police official, “A special team, under the supervision of SP Katra, Dy SP Katra, and SHO Katra, was formed to investigate the matter. Notices will be sent to all accused individuals, including Orry, instructing them to join the probe. SSP Reasi has reiterated that anyone violating the law, especially by indulging in activities like alcohol or drug consumption at religious sites, will be dealt with strictly.”
Who is Orry
Orhan Awatramani, popular as Orry, is a social media content creator and socialite who is known for being close to several young Bollywood starkids. The infleuncer, who is a Mumbai resident is regular at B-Town parties and is said to be close to stars like Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Urvashi Rautela, and Bhumi Pednekar, among others. However, Orry’s Linkedin account mentions that he is a Special Project Manager at RIL Chairperson’s office and a resident of New York, United States.
