Dharamshala, April 29 -- The District Magistrate of Kangra, Hemraj Bairwa, has imposed a temporary ban on paragliding, drone flying, hot air ballooning and all other aerial activities on April 30, in view of the proposed visit of Leader of Opposition (Lok Sabha) Rahul Gandhi.

The restrictions, issued under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code, will remain in force within the administrative limits of Kangra, Dharamshala and Shahpur subdivisions of Kangra district.

The order has been enforced as a precautionary measure considering VVIP movement and security arrangements.

The District Magistrate stated that a large number of ministers, senior officials and other dignitaries are expected to arrive during the visit, and any form of a...