Srinagar, 9 December (H.S.): Following a probe into unauthorised movement of a drone during the Amarnath Yatra this year, the police have apprehended two youths from Srinagar, an official said.

The case pertains to a security breach triggered by violation of no-flying zone restrictions imposed during the Amarnath Yatra, the police spokesman said.

He said a drone, illegally operated over the notified restricted area, was brought down by security forces using soft-kill methods to avert any potential threat to the yatra.

As per the Union home ministry guidelines, the entire route was strictly designated as a ‘No Drone Zone’, prohibiting any unmanned aerial vehicle activity to ensure security of the pilgrims.

Following the incident, a case was registered at Gund police station, and investigation was taken up.

A team of technical experts conducted a detailed forensic examination of the seized drone to retrieve operational data and identify the operators.

“Based on the report, police identified the accused Owais Muneer Khan and Farooz Ahmad Nengroo, residents of Srinagar. Both the accused have been apprehended, produced in court and charge-sheeted in the case,” the spokesman said.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar