India, Jan. 14 -- Authorities in Poonch have imposed a ban on trekking, camping, hiking and similar outdoor activities in all high-altitude areas of the border district for a period of two months, an official said on Tuesday.
"It has been reported that unrestricted movement of individuals and groups in such areas poses a serious risk to public safety due to difficult terrain, adverse weather conditions and other unforeseen hazards," an order issued on Monday read.
Poonch District Magistrate Ashok Kumar Sharma ordered the prohibition under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), following inputs from security agencies and field functionaries regarding security and safety concerns in certain high-altitude and forested ...