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Amarnath Yatra routes no-fly zone; no chopper service for pilgrims this year

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ()
The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared the routes to the Shri Amarnath shrine no-fly zones from July 1 to August 10, prohibiting helicopter services for pilgrims this year. This decision, based on Union home ministry recommendations, aims to bolster security for the annual pilgrimage commencing on July 3. Restrictions exclude medical evacuations and security surveillance.
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