Jammu & Kashmir Residents Warned Against Nighttime Forest Visits

Residents near the LoC in Mendhar, Poonch district, have been advised against visiting forest areas at night wearing shawls or blankets without prior approval from Army or police due to safety concerns. This follows instances where three suspicious individuals were detained by the Army in the same area.

Authorities in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir have issued a stern warning to residents living near the Line of Control (LoC). The advisory, circulated by Imran Rashid Kataria, the Mendhar Sub-divisional Magistrate, urges residents to refrain from venturing into forest areas during nighttime while wearing shawls or blankets.

The mandate comes after the Army expressed concerns over civilians moving through forest and field areas during late hours, raising the risk of untoward incidents. Civilians have now been directed to obtain prior permission from the Army or local police if an emergency requires them to be out between 9 pm and 4 am.

This directive comes on the heels of the Army detaining three individuals found moving suspiciously near forward areas in Mendhar just last week. Security agencies frequently conduct nocturnal search operations in these regions to thwart anti-national activities.

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