Hyderabad: Drones Banned In Tukkuguda And Hakimpet For PM Modi's Visit

Hyderabad: In light of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Hyderabad, the Rachakonda and Cyberabad Police Commissionerates have imposed prohibitory orders against the use of drones and any kind of flying machines within a radius of 20 km at Tukkuguda in Pahadishareef and 5 km at Hakimpet Air force Station, Kanha Shanthi Vanam, Nandigama and surroundings, respectively.

The orders, issued under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, will be in effect from 6 am on November 25 to 6 am on November 26. The ban aims to maintain public safety and prevent any disruption to the Prime Minister’s visit.

The Rachakonda Police Commissioner’s order specifically prohibits the flying of “remotely controlled drones or para-gliders or remotely controlled micro-light aircraft” in the vicinity of the public meeting venue.

Cyberabad Police Commissioner M.Stephen Raveendra’s order, in addition to banning drones and flying machines, also prohibits any kind of “rally, dharna, rasta roko, hunger strike or protest” within the designated area.

The police have warned that anyone violating the prohibitory orders will face legal action.

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