Baramulla Police on Monday issued a safety advisory, restricting trekking in the Tangmarg Forest areas to ensure public safety and prevent security misunderstandings, police officials said.They said the restrictions were imposed following an unauthorized trekking incident in the Danwas forest area on December 21.

As per the new rules in effect, officials said that local residents must seek the requisite permission from local authorities and inform the local police or administration before entering the upper forest reaches.

They said the ?non-local tourist are strictly prohibited under all circumstances to enter in the upper forest areas

Baramulla Police urged the public to cooperate with these instructions to maintain a secure environment and avoid untoward incidents.