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J&K Declares No-Fly Zones on All Amarnath Yatra Routes from July 1 to August 10

The declaration responds to serious terror threats, deploying hundreds of Central Armed Police Force personnel, banning civilian helicopter services; airspace may be temporarily opened solely for official medical evacuations, security surveillance under a forthcoming SOP

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Overview

  • All Pahalgam and Baltal axes will be off-limits to any aviation devices, including UAVs, drones and balloons, throughout the pilgrimage period.
  • Exceptions to the flying ban cover only medical evacuations, disaster response and security surveillance pending issuance of detailed SOP guidelines.
  • Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board has announced no helicopter services for pilgrims, directing yatris to travel by foot, ponies or palkis.
  • Around 580 companies of CAPF will form a multi-tier security cordon along the 38-day Yatra, backed by CCTV, facial recognition systems and RFID tracking of pilgrims.
  • Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a June 17 review of emergency protocols and logistical plans as district administrations finalized last-mile arrangements ahead of the July 3 start.