Can Srinagar police seize my drone under Jammu and Kashmir law for flying in restricted area?

Flying a drone in a restricted area of Srinagar can lead to seizure under the Jammu and Kashmir Rent Control Act 1966 which empowers authorities to confiscate unauthorized drones. The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has upheld seizure where the drone posed a security risk to sensitive installations in Srinagar.

The Jammu and Kashmir Rent Control Act 1966 requires prior authorization for flying in red zones designated around Srinagar. Violations can attract fines and prosecution in addition to seizure in Srinagar.

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed Jammu and Kashmir to publish restricted zone maps for public awareness in Srinagar. You can challenge an unreasonable seizure before the Jammu and Kashmir High Court under the Jammu and Kashmir Rent Control Act 1966.

Return of seized drones may be ordered upon compliance and payment of penalty in Srinagar.