Tiruchirappalli, Jan. 3 -- In view of the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, on January 4 and 5, the district administration has imposed a ban on flying drones for security reasons.

According to an official announcement, the operation of drones and other Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) will be strictly prohibited within Tiruchirappalli district limits on Sunday and Monday (January 4 and 5).

The district administration has warned that strict legal action will be taken against individuals or organisations found violating the ban. Tiruchirappalli District Collector V. Saravanan, IAS, stated that the restriction has been enforced to ensure the safety and security of the public and the visiting di...