Srinagar, Feb. 16 -- In view of the forthcoming Khelo India Winter games, the authorities have declared the ski resort of Gulmarg and the tourist spot of Tangmarg as "Tobacco Free Zone and Smoke Free Tourist Areas" in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, an official said.

Deputy Commissioner Baramulla has issued an order in this regard stating that "in the interest of public health/ Khelo India at Gulmarg 2025 and with a view to keep entire Gulmarg and Tangmarg clean during the event, the entire Gulmarg and Tangmarg area is declared "Tabacoo free Zone/ Smoke Free Tourist areas".

As such the smoking and spitting of tobacco in the entire Gulmarg and Tangmarg areas are prohibited and is a punishable offence, the order reads.

It has also di...