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Maha: School of Artillery to conduct live firing exercises on Oct 27

Nashik, Oct 15 (UNI) The School of Artillery at Deolali Camp will conduct artillery and field firing exercises using live ammunition in the notified 'Z' Sector on October 27, 2026, from 8 am to 4 pm.
As certain areas within the revenue limits of villages in Nashik and Igatpuri talukas fall within the artillery firing zone, villagers have been warned against entering the restricted areas.
Additional District Magistrate Rohitkumar Rajput issued the appeal through an official press release here today.
The areas falling within the firing zone include parts of Vanjarwadi, Lahavit Railway Station and Loh Shingwe in Nashik taluka, as well as Ghoti Chi Wadi, Ghoti Khurd, Nandgaon, Nandur Vaidya, Sakur, Belgaon Kurhe and Aswali Railway Station in Igatpuri taluka.
Under Section 10(2) of the Manoeuvres, Field Firing and Artillery Practice Act, 1938, entry into the designated danger zone will be strictly prohibited during the scheduled hours. No person will be permitted to enter the area or allow others to enter, and taking domestic animals into the restricted zone will also be prohibited.
Authorities have warned that unauthorised entry into the restricted area will invite strict legal action under Section 12 of the Act.
The administration has also clarified that the government will not be responsible for any loss of life or property resulting from violations of the restrictions. Villagers have been urged to take the warning seriously and strictly comply with the instructions. UNI BHG SS
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