Jammu, May 9 -- The Ladakh administration on Thursday prohibited flying of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Leh and Kargil districts, citing security concerns about their "potential misuse" by anti-national elements.

The order prohibiting the flying of drones and UAVs by locals, tourists, or private persons was given by the concerned district magistrates with a warning that any violation of the order shall attract strict legal action.

Ladakh's capital Leh shares border with Pakistan.

"Any person who observes any drone or UAV flying in violation of this order shall immediately report the same to the police control room (PCR)- at 60060280847 or emergency response support system (ERSS)/ Dial 112 or the nearest police/civil aut...