Five FIRs registered against travel agents in Tarn Taran district

The district police have initiated a special campaign against travel agents, who have been motivating youths to settle abroad through illegal ways, while ignoring all set of norms.

While addressing a press conference here on Monday, SP (Head quarter) Parwinder Kaur said, “The police have registered five FIRs in this regard under Section 318 (4) of the BNS, Section 13 of the Punjab Travel Professions Regulation Act and other relevant sections.”

The SP said one of the five FIRs was registered on the statement of Yashpal Singh of Chohla Sahib who was deported from the USA a month ago. The SP said a number of victims of fraudster travel agents had lodged complaints with the police. She said after registering five FIRs, the police initiated further process to take strict action against fake travel agents.

The SP said there were certain travel agents who were working without proper permission. The SP said before making payment to travel agents, youths must verify documents given to them by agents. “The police have also launched a drive to check records of immigration agencies,” the SP added.