THANE: The Thane City Police Commissionerate has clamped down on drone operations, imposing a comprehensive ban on all unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) within city limits, officials said on Wednesday.
The prohibition, effective from 14 May to 3 June, comes as authorities step up security measures across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The order specifically forbids all drone flights, regardless of purpose or operator, police officials told TOI.
"This is a preventive measure to maintain law and order," said a senior police official who requested anonymity. "The potential misuse of such devices could pose a significant threat to public safety."
Dr Shrikant Paropkari, Deputy Commissioner (Headquarters-1), Special Branch, who issued the order, warned that violators would face stringent action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with other applicable laws.
The ban extends to all forms of aerial equipment, including remote-controlled microlight aircraft, paragliders, paramotors, hand gliders, and hot air balloons.
This development follows similar restrictions implemented by Mumbai Police from 5 May, after the DGCA designated several areas as 'red zones' for drone operations. Recently, a 23-year-old was booked for flying a drone in Powai, highlighting the authorities’ zero-tolerance approach.
Residents have been urged to report any unauthorised drone activity to the nearest police station or by calling the emergency number 112.
The prohibition, effective from 14 May to 3 June, comes as authorities step up security measures across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The order specifically forbids all drone flights, regardless of purpose or operator, police officials told TOI.
"This is a preventive measure to maintain law and order," said a senior police official who requested anonymity. "The potential misuse of such devices could pose a significant threat to public safety."
Dr Shrikant Paropkari, Deputy Commissioner (Headquarters-1), Special Branch, who issued the order, warned that violators would face stringent action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with other applicable laws.
The ban extends to all forms of aerial equipment, including remote-controlled microlight aircraft, paragliders, paramotors, hand gliders, and hot air balloons.
This development follows similar restrictions implemented by Mumbai Police from 5 May, after the DGCA designated several areas as 'red zones' for drone operations. Recently, a 23-year-old was booked for flying a drone in Powai, highlighting the authorities’ zero-tolerance approach.
Residents have been urged to report any unauthorised drone activity to the nearest police station or by calling the emergency number 112.
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