Overview
- Sub-Divisional Magistrate Prince Kumar invoked Section 163 of the BNSS (2023) to prohibit outdoor activities with immediate effect.
- The order covers Margan Top, Chauhar Nag and Sinthan Top in Anantnag’s Kokernag sub-division.
- The Larnoo Station House Officer has been tasked to enforce the restrictions and regulate movement at checkpoints.
- Violations will attract legal action, and the order will remain in force for two months unless withdrawn earlier or extended.
- The directive follows reports of rising threats and recent attempts to cross police checkpoints at night, with joint anti-terror operations ongoing in nearby Poonch, Rajouri and Kishtwar.