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Business Standard
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Amarnath yatra routes declared 'No Flying Zone' as J-K bolsters security
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 such exceptions will be issued subsequently. The order said in view of the Shri 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 reach year.
The Hindu
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Amarnath yatra routes declared 'No Flying Zone'
Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday (June 17, 2025) 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 such exceptions will be issued subsequently. The order said in view of the Shri 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 reach year.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Pilgrimage routes declared ‘no-fly zone' to enhance security after Pahalgam attack; drones, balloons banned
File photo NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared the Amarnath Yatra routes as 'No Flying Zone' on Tuesday, prohibiting all aviation platforms including drones and balloons from July 1 to August 10, 2025, as part of enhanced security measures for the annual pilgrimage. The decision comes following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in 26 deaths. 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. The flying restrictions will not apply to medical evacuation, disaster management, and security forces surveillance operations. The government will issue a detailed SOP for these exceptions later. "All stakeholders have discussed the prevailing security scenario in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir and have proposed additional logistics provisions," the order stated. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs recommended declaring the entire route as a 'No Flying Zone' during the pilgrimage period. "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 specified. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play Chess on Your PC, Free Play Classic Chess Install Now Undo The Amarnath yatra, scheduled to begin on July 3, attracts thousands of pilgrims from across India annually. The government is implementing various security arrangements to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of the pilgrimage. The security measures have been intensified following the terror attack in Pahalgam earlier this year.
News18
13 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Amarnath Yatra Routes Declared 'No Flying Zone'
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. 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 such exceptions will be issued subsequently. The order said in view of the Shri 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 Amarnath yatra attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over the country reach year. First Published: June 17, 2025, 12:04 IST
