Kathua Border Sealed for 60 Days: 5 KM No-Go Zone to Counter Pakistan's Drone Threat

• Kathua district administration declares 5-kilometer area near International Border a 'no-go zone' for 60 days.
• Order issued by DM Rajesh Sharma under Section 163 of BNSS to curb cross-border infiltration and drone conspiracies.
• Strict restrictions on heavy vehicle movement (9 PM to 6 AM) on old Samba-Kathua Road to prevent weapon/narcotics transport.
• Effective from February 14, 2026; violations will lead to strict legal action under Section 223 of BNS.
• Decision follows intelligence inputs about potential infiltration and drone weapon drops, intensifying night patrolling.