
On Wednesday, the Mumbai Police announced the extension of prohibitory orders, under section 144, until January 18. These restrictions include a 30-day ban on flying drones, remote-controlled microlight aircraft, paragliders, para motors, hand gliders, and hot air balloons over the city. Exceptions are granted for police aerial surveillance or with written permission from the deputy commissioner of police (operations). The order, effective from December 20, 2023, to January 18, 2024, aims to prevent potential use of such objects by terrorist or anti-national elements targeting VVIPs and public safety, particularly during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations.
- Effective December 20th, a temporary ban on flying drones, microlight aircraft, and similar objects is in place across Mumbai until January 18th.
- This order, issued under Section 144 of the CrPC, aims to prevent potential attacks by “terrorist and anti-national elements” targeting VVIPs and public safety during upcoming holiday celebrations.
- Exceptions to the ban include police-authorized aerial surveillance and situations with written permission from the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations).
- This announcement comes amid heightened security concerns as Mumbai prepares for large crowds gathering for Christmas and New Year festivities.