Amarnath Yatra Routes Declared ‘No Flying Zone’
Srinagar/Hyderabad, June 17 (Maxim News) Jammu and kashmir government on Tuesday declared the Amarnath yatra routes as ‘No Flying Zone‘ as part of beefed up security measures for the annual pilgrimage.
The Amarnath yatra has two routes – the traditional Pahalgam route and the shorter Baltal route. The declaration issued by Jammu and Kashmir Home Department on the orders of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said flying of any kind of aviation platforms and devices, including UAVs, drones, balloons, is prohibited from July 1 to august 10.
However, the restrictions will not be applicable in the cases of medical evacuation, disaster management and for surveillance by security forces. A detailed SOP for switch exceptions will be issued subsequently.
The order said in view of the Amarnathji Yatra, which is scheduled from July 3, various security arrangements are being undertaken for smooth and peaceful conduct of the yatra.
“All stakeholders have discussed the prevailing security scenario in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir and have proposed additional logistics provisions,” the order said.
It said the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has also advised that the entire route of Shri Amarnathji yatra may be declared as ‘No Flying Zone‘ from July 1 to August 10.
“Therefore, with a view to ensure strengthened security during the Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 2025, all the routes of Shri Amarnathji Yatra are hereby declared as ‘No flying Zone’, including both Pahalgam axis & Baltal axis,” the order said.
The beefed up security measures come in the backdrop of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead.
The Amarnath yatra attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over the country every year. (Maxim News)
Next Story:
US Prepares To Send Second Aircraft Carrier To Middle East
![US Prepares To Send Second Aircraft Carrier To Middle East]()
Washington/internet/Hyderabad, Feb 13 (Maxim News): The world’s largest aircraft carrier has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East, a person familiar with the plans said Thursday, as US President Donald Trump considers whether to take possible military action against Iran.
Police Book Man For Harassing 19 Year-Old Student
![Police Book Man For Harassing 19 Year-Old Student]()
Hyderabad, Feb 13 (Maxim News): A 33-year-old man has been booked by the police for allegedly harassing a 19-year-old college student after she rejected his proposal in Medipally suburb on Friday.
PM MODI Inaugrates New PMO Complex Seva Teerth In New Delhi
![PM MODI Inaugrates New PMO Complex Seva Teerth In New Delhi]()
Delhi/Hyderabad, Feb 13 (Maxim News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled the new complex named ‘Seva Teerth’, which houses the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and the Cabinet Secretariat.
288 S-400 Missiles From Russia: Defence Panel Gives Green Signal
![288 S-400 Missiles From Russia: Defence Panel Gives Green Signal]()
Delhi/Hyderabad, Feb 13 (Maxim News): Another major step towards strengthening India’s defence sector has been taken. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has given the green signal for the purchase of 288 S-400 missiles from Russia for an amount of about Rs 10,000 crore. The purchases, which will be made…
Telangana Govt Decided To Launch New Employee Heath Scheme
![Telangana Govt Decided To Launch New Employee Heath Scheme]()
Hyderabad, Feb 13 (Maxim News): The Telangana government has decided to launch the new Employee health Scheme (EhS) in the state in the next 15 days. Every month, employees and pensioners will contribute 1.5 percent of their basic pay/pension for the implementation of the scheme. The government will also allocate 1.5 percent of the same.
Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook page, Twitter, and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
