The Government of the Jamm and Kashmir government declared AMARNATH YATRA routes as a “flying zone” within the increased security measures for the annual pilgrimage, the State Ministry of the Interior said.
“The statement of the flying zones of 16 June states that various safety measures are carried out for smooth and peaceful behavior of the upcoming AMARNATH YATRA 2025. The pilgrim is scheduled from 3 to August 8, 2025.
Where are “no flying zones”?
He added that the Ministry of the Interior advised that the entire AMARNATH YATRA route was declared a “no flying zone” with effect from 1 July to 10 August 2025.
AmarNath Yatra has two routes – the panelgam axis and the Baltal axis and the announcement states that “flying of any types of aerial platforms and equipment, including UAVs, drones, balloons, etc., is forbidden from 1 July to August 10, 2025”.
Are there any exceptions?
According to the notice, these restrictions will not apply in cases of medical evacuation, disaster management and supervision of security forces. He added that a detailed SOP would be issued for such exceptions.
About AMARNATH YATRA, Security this year
Amarnath Yatra attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over the country for a year who, according to the PTI report, embarks either on a traditional Pahalgam route or a shorter Baltal route. For the first time, the duration will be shortened to 38 days and added security.
She also said that 581 companies from various central armed police forces (CAPF) would be deployed this year. Furthermore, Jammers will be installed for the first time to protect the AmarNath Yatra convoy during his movement, which will be accompanied by CAPF.
During the passage of the convoy, all roads leading to Yatra and the National Highway will be temporarily blocked to ensure maximum safety.
In addition to these measures, comprehensive deployment will include road opening parties (ROP) to ensure and clean routes, fast action teams (QATS) for immediate threat response, bomb disposal units (BDS) for detection and neutralizing explosives, K9 units (specially trained dogs) and air monitoring.
Increased safety measures come against the background of the terrorist attack of Pahalgam of 22 April, which left 26 people dead.
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