The administration said these measures are aimed at national security, to curb cross-border infiltration, smuggling, and other anti-social activities. Authorities cited a rise in drone-borne contraband and weapons from Pakistan in recent years. Since 2021, over 60 drone smuggling cases have been reported, 56 linked to Sri Ganganagar and 4 to Bikaner.
In a related development, weapons recovered from three ISIS-linked terrorists recently arrested by the Gujarat ATS were traced to Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan. Investigations revealed that these weapons were smuggled via drones from Pakistan and were intended for attacks across multiple locations in India.
Security agencies have indicated that any suspicious activity near the border will now be closely monitored, with heightened vigilance across Rajasthan, which shares a 1,070-kilometre frontier with Pakistan. Special surveillance measures are in place in Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Barmer.
Officials stressed that the decision balances national security concerns with the need for lawful civilian activity, and urged residents to comply strictly with the restrictions.
With IANS inputs