Two Srinagar residents held for flying drone in Amarnath Yatra no

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J&K Police on Monday have achieved a major breakthrough in a sensitive security case related to the violation of No Flying Zone restrictions imposed during the Amarnath Ji Yatra–2025.

A drone, illegally operated over the notified restricted area, was brought down by security forces using soft-kill methods to avert any potential threat to the Yatra.

As per the MHA Guidelines, the entire Yatra corridor was strictly designated as a No Drone Zone, prohibiting any unmanned aerial vehicle activity to ensure foolproof security of the pilgrims and peaceful culmination of the yatra.

Following the incident, FIR No. 26/2025, U/S 223 BNS was registered at Police Station Gund, and investigation was taken up. Furthermore, on the directions of SSP Ganderbal, Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS