Srinagar, Jan. 2 -- The authorities in Anantnag district on Friday imposed a ban on trekking, hiking, camping and other similar outdoor activities in the high-altitude and forest areas of Kokernag due to "security concerns".
The decision followed reports received from police and security agencies about rising threats in certain high-altitude and forested areas falling within the jurisdiction of the Kokernag sub-division.
The order issued by Sub-divisional Magistrate Prince Kumar said, "In recent incidents, certain persons attempted to cross police checkpoints during late-night hours, thereby raising serious concerns regarding public safety." Unrestricted movement of individuals in these areas could "adversely affect public safety and secu...