Overview

• District magistrates in Leh and Kargil have invoked Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to ban civilian drone and UAV operations until further notice.
• The ban follows Indian Armed Forces' recent missile strikes in Pakistan and the foiling of Pakistan's attempted drone and missile attack on IAF stations in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Security forces across Ladakh, particularly near the Line of Control, have been placed on high alert due to credible threat inputs.
• Authorities have warned of strict legal consequences for drone ban violations and urged citizens to report unauthorized drone activities immediately.
• The hospitality sector in Ladakh is offering complimentary stays to tourists stranded by flight disruptions caused by the heightened security measures.