Operation of sub-conventional aerial platforms including drones, paragliders, microlight aircraft and hot air balloons has been banned in the national capital from January 18 in view of Republic Day. Delhi Police gave this information on Monday.
This order will be effective till February 15 for a period of 29 days.
The order states that certain criminal or anti-social elements or terrorists who are enemies of India may use equipment such as ‘para-gliders’, ‘para-motors’, ‘hang gliders’ Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) etc. Using conventional aerial platforms can pose a threat to the security of the general public, dignitaries and important installations.
The order issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora said, “Therefore, the Delhi Police has prohibited the flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms over the national capital on the occasion of Republic Day and doing so under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code shall be punishable.”
It added that copies of the order should be pasted on the notice boards of all DCPs/Additional DCPs/ACPs, tehsils, police stations and offices of Municipal Corporation, Public Works Department, Delhi Development Authority and Delhi Cantonment Board.
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