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J&K Police Order Tourists to Vacate Gurez by Nov 10 Over Security Concerns
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 03:32 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir police have issued an advisory asking all tourists in Gurez to leave the valley by 10 November, citing security considerations.
The Jammu and Kashmir police issued a formal advisory on Monday urging all tourists currently staying in the Gurez valley to depart no later than 10 November. The notice, posted on official channels, stresses that the directive is mandatory and applies to domestic and foreign visitors alike.
Authorities said the order is driven by heightened security concerns in the region, which borders the Line of Control. Recent intelligence inputs have prompted a precautionary approach to minimise any potential risk to civilians.
The police have asked tourists to cooperate with local officials and arrange transport through designated checkpoints. Hotels and guest houses in Gurez have been instructed to assist guests in making travel arrangements before the deadline.
Failure to comply could result in legal action under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act. Officials reiterated that the measure is temporary and will be reviewed after the specified date.
Authorities said the order is driven by heightened security concerns in the region, which borders the Line of Control. Recent intelligence inputs have prompted a precautionary approach to minimise any potential risk to civilians.
The police have asked tourists to cooperate with local officials and arrange transport through designated checkpoints. Hotels and guest houses in Gurez have been instructed to assist guests in making travel arrangements before the deadline.
Failure to comply could result in legal action under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act. Officials reiterated that the measure is temporary and will be reviewed after the specified date.