Flying Of Paragliders, Other Aerial Objects Prohibited In Delhi Ahead of Independence Day Event

New Delhi: Ahead of the Independence Day event on August 15, the Delhi Police commissioner has ordered the prohibition of the flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms from August 2 till August 16. During this period aerial objects like paragliders, UAVs, hot air balloons, and quadcopters will remain banned. In the wake of the national event, the Delhi Police are making arrangements to beef up the security in the national capital.

Commissioner of Police (Delhi), Sanjay Arora ordered for the observance of the no-fly zone of certain flying objects in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi from August 2 to August 16, in view of Independence Day celebrations.

As per the order issued by the Delhi CP, it has been reported that certain criminal, anti-social elements or terrorists inimical to India may pose a threat to the safety of the general public, dignitaries and vital installations by the use of "sub-conventional aerial platforms" like paragliders, paramotors, hang-gliders, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), remotely piloted aircraft, hot air balloons, small sized powered aircraft, or by para-jumping from aircraft etc.

In wake of the security concerns, the Delhi Police commissioner has prohibited flying of such aerial platforms over the jurisdiction of the national capital on the occasion of Independence Day and doing so shall be punishable under section 223 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

"This order shall come into force with effect from Friday and shall remain in force for a period of 15 days up to August 16 (both days inclusive) unless withdrawn earlier," the order stated.