India, Oct. 24 -- The police have booked several photographers, videographers, and social media influencers for flying drones in the Shivaji Park area despite a ban. The police said they were all trying to capture the lights and fireworks of the Deepotsav organised by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).

The Shivaji Park police has seized the accused's drones, but has found nothing suspicious about them or the footage captured. According to the police, the Deepotsav celebrations around the Shivaji Park have become a tourist attraction since they began on October 17. Drawing in large crowds, the festivities include a three-minute fireworks display at 7:30pm.

To ensure public safety and avoid fire hazards, the Mumbai police had imposed a...