SRINAGAR, Jun 17: In a move to ensure foolproof security arrangements for upcoming Amarnath Yatra, the Jammu & Kashmir government has declared the entire pilgrimage route a ‘No Flying Zone’.The Union Territory’s Home department, has declared all the routes of Amarnath Yatra as ‘No Flying Zone’ including both Pahalgam axis & Baltal axis.
The restriction applies to all types of aerial devices—including UAVs, drones, and balloons—covering both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes.
The security directive would be applicable from July 01 to August 10. The decision comes after Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, advised it do so.
These restrictions shall not apply to cases of medical evacuation, disaster management, or surveillance operations conducted by security forces.
