Why North Sentinel Island is forbidden?

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Protection of Aboriginal Tribes Act of 1956 prohibits travel to the island, and any approach closer than 5 nautical miles (9.3 km), in order to protect the remaining tribal community from mainland infectious diseases against which they (likely) have no acquired immunity.



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In 1967, a group of 20 people, comprising the governor, armed forces and naval personnel, were led by T. N. Pandit, an Indian anthropologist working for the Anthropological Survey of India, to North Sentinel Island to explore it and befriend the Sentinelese.

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North Sentinel Island, Andaman Islands This island topped the list of forbidden islands. Situated in the Bay of Bengal, the North Sentinel Island is best known for its famous inhabitants: the Sentinelese. These are a small tribe who have been residing on the island for more than 60,000 years!

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Currently, most researchers use telescopes or long-range binoculars to observe the island's native population. Flying over North Sentinel Island with a drone requires a lot of money and a lot of government approval. The risk reward ratio and cost-effectiveness are very high.

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