LUCKNOW, March 3 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned Rs.2.19 crore for purchasing four anti-drone guns equipped with detection systems, senior home department officials confirmed here on Monday, adding that the move aims to strengthen security arrangements for VVIPs visiting or transiting through the state. The officials said the home department released the funds through a government order dated March 1, signed by Annavi Dinesh Kumar, special secretary (Home). Each anti-drone gun with a detection system will cost Rs.54.91 lakh and the procurement will be carried out in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) department. The government has directed the state police and security ...