Delhi Enacts Aerial Ban: Key Security Measure for Independence Day

The Delhi Police Commissioner SBK Singh has banned sub-conventional aerial platforms in Delhi from August 2 to August 16 to enhance security ahead of Independence Day. The ban includes drones, paragliders, and other devices, aiming to prevent misuse by anti-social elements. Preparations for Independence Day are underway with high security.

In a decisive move to bolster security ahead of Independence Day, Delhi Police Commissioner SBK Singh issued a directive banning all sub-conventional aerial platforms across the city from August 2 to August 16.

The order prohibits flying drones, paragliders, and other aerial devices, citing potential threats to public safety and critical installations due to their possible misuse by anti-social elements.

This security measure, Singh's first order since his appointment, aims to avert any airborne attacks during the sensitive period leading up to the 78th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort.

(With inputs from agencies.)