Unauthorized Drone Use at Dharavi Cricket Tournament Sparks Legal Trouble

A man was booked in Mumbai for using a drone without authorization to film the Dharavi Premier League cricket tournament. The police were alerted by a resident, and the man now faces charges under IPC section 188. He has received notice but has not been arrested.

Mumbai police booked a man for allegedly using a drone without authorization to video record the Dharavi Premier League cricket tournament, officials reported Saturday.

The event took place at the RPF Ground on Friday, and a local resident alerted authorities to the unauthorized drone activity, confirmed the Shahunagar police station official.

Organizers had tasked the man with filming and photographing the event, but he neglected to secure necessary official permissions. As a result, he faces charges under IPC section 188 for disobeying an official order. While he has been served a notice, he has not been arrested, the official added.

This incident follows a recent Mumbai police order restricting drone use within the city.