J-K Two drone operators held for breach of no-flying restrictions during Amarnath Yatra

Srinagar, Dec 8 (PTI) Following a probe into unauthorised movement of a drone during the Amarnath Yatra this year, the police have apprehended two youths from Srinagar, an official said on Monday.
     The case pertains to a security breach triggered by violation of no-flying zone restrictions imposed during the Amarnath Yatra, the police spokesman said.
     He said 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 Union home ministry guidelines, the entire route was strictly designated as a 'No Drone Zone', prohibiting any unmanned aerial vehicle activity to ensure security of the pilgrims.
     Following the incident, a case was registered at Gund police station, and investigation was taken up.
     A team of technical experts conducted a detailed forensic examination of the seized drone to retrieve operational data and identify the operators.
     "Based on the report, police identified the accused -- Owais Muneer Khan and Farooz Ahmad Nengroo, residents of Srinagar. Both the accused have been apprehended, produced in court and charge-sheeted in the case," the spokesman said.

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