Ayaz Ahmed is a 28-year-old mule service provider from Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir. He is now under police custody after a tourist complaint went viral on internet.
A female tourist accused Ayaz of asking her religious identity and serious questions during a mule ride at Thajiwas Glacier, Sonamarg. Her social media video went viral and led to prompt action from police.
As the video went viral Ganderbal police identified Ayaz Ahmed from Gohipora village and arrested him. He is currently being interrogated.
The tourist recalled visiting Baisaran Valley on April 20, 2025. Ayaz, who gave her a pony ride allegedly asked her questions about her religion, religious sites, and the identities of her friends.
The tourist claimed she overheard Ayaz on a phone call using alarming phrases like “plan A, brakes failed,” and “plan B – 35 guns hidden in the grass.”
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